12/09/2008

Accused Clare Man Remanded After Derry Rape

A County Clare man has been remanded in custody, after appearing at Londonderry Magistrates Court charged with the multiple rape and attempted murder of a married woman in Londonderry.

Patrick McNamara, 32, of no fixed abode, denies attempted murder, rape, assault and making threats to kill in a house in Ardanlee in Culmore on Tuesday.

A police officer told the court the accused allegedly raped the married woman four times.

Mr McNamara was remanded in custody to 8 October.

(PR/JM)

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