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12/12/2003
Lisburn man denies attempted murder charge
A 31-year-old man who appeared before Lisburn Magistrates Court today has denied a charge of attempted murder.
Sean Alphonsis Cochrane from Conway Link in the city was charged following the stabbing of a man on Wednesday evening.
The victim was at home in the Colinmill area of Dunmurry with his wife when a caller knocked at the door at about 11pm on Wednesday. When his wife answered the knock, the caller asked to speak to the man.
When the man went to the door an argument ensued and he was stabbed in the neck by the attacker who then ran off.
When the charges were put to Mr Cochrane on Friday he replied "no".
He was remanded in custody to appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court via video-link next week.
(MB)
Sean Alphonsis Cochrane from Conway Link in the city was charged following the stabbing of a man on Wednesday evening.
The victim was at home in the Colinmill area of Dunmurry with his wife when a caller knocked at the door at about 11pm on Wednesday. When his wife answered the knock, the caller asked to speak to the man.
When the man went to the door an argument ensued and he was stabbed in the neck by the attacker who then ran off.
When the charges were put to Mr Cochrane on Friday he replied "no".
He was remanded in custody to appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court via video-link next week.
(MB)
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