11/04/2011

Man In Court Over HMS Astute Shooting

A sailor based on a nuclear submarine has appeared in court over a deadly shooting onboard the HMS Astute on Friday.

Able Seaman Ryan Samuel Donovan, 22, has been charged with murder and three counts of attempted murder.

He was remanded in custody after appearing at the city's magistrates court.

While the vessel was docked in Southampton on 8 April, Lt Cdr Ian Molyneux, 36, of Wigan, was fatally shot.

Lt Cdr Christopher Hodge, was also shot and remains in hospital.

Hampshire police were alerted to the incident around noon.

Donovan has also been charged with the attempted murders of Petty Officer Christopher Brown, 36, Chief Petty Officer David McCoy, 37, and Lt Cdr Hodge, 45.

He is due to appear again at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday.

(BMcN/BMcC)

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