29/05/2008

Murder Accused Due In Court

A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Coalisland.

The 28 year-old victim, a Lithuanian man, suffered gunshot wounds to the chest in the early morning shooting at Lineside, Coalisland.

He was shot around 3am last Sunday morning.

The 21 year-old man accused is also charged with having a firearm with intent to endanger life.

He is due at Strabane magistrates court this morning (Thursday).

(BMcC)

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