14/09/2004

Man accused of sword attack released on bail

A man accused of attempting to murder two men in Newry with a samurai sword has been released on bail.

Mark McNulty, 22, of Canal Street in Newry, was accused of stabbing the two men with a sword, as well as threatening to kill a third man, during the alleged incident in the Co Down city last month.

The court heard how the accused was arrested after police received reports that a man was attacking people in the Monaghan Street area with a sword.

Mr McNulty replied "no comment" when the charges were put to him following a court appearance in Armagh last month.

(MB/GMCG)

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