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Pair charged with murder attempt | Pair charged with murder attempt |
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A couple have appeared in court in Downpatrick charged with the attempted murder of a man in County Down. | A couple have appeared in court in Downpatrick charged with the attempted murder of a man in County Down. |
The 42-year-old victim was stabbed in Tollymore Forest Park near Newcastle on Saturday night. | The 42-year-old victim was stabbed in Tollymore Forest Park near Newcastle on Saturday night. |
He suffered multiple wounds, but remains in a stable condition in hospital. | He suffered multiple wounds, but remains in a stable condition in hospital. |
Elizabeth Marks, 24, of Avenue Road, Lurgan and her partner David Higginson, 31, of no fixed address, were both remanded in custody. | Elizabeth Marks, 24, of Avenue Road, Lurgan and her partner David Higginson, 31, of no fixed address, were both remanded in custody. |
A detective constable told the court that police had responded to a 999 call at about 2330 BST. | A detective constable told the court that police had responded to a 999 call at about 2330 BST. |
A defence solicitor said the incident had been triggered by a cocktail of prescription drugs and alcohol. | A defence solicitor said the incident had been triggered by a cocktail of prescription drugs and alcohol. |
The pair will appear in court again in four weeks time. |
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