Man accused of attempted murder following Portglenone stabbing remanded in custody
James Law (58), of Port Villas in Portglenone, appeared before Coleraine Magistrates Court charged with committing the offence on April 26
A man appeared before court today (Monday) charged with attempted murder.
James Law (58), of Port Villas in Portglenone, appeared before Coleraine Magistrates Court charged with committing the offence on April 26.
Law didn't speak as the charges were read to him this morning.
He is accused of the attempted murder of a man and possession of an offensive weapon, namely a butterfly style knife.
Law is further charged with possession of Class A drugs, namely a bag of white powder, and possession of Class B drugs, namely suspected herbal cannabis.
No details surrounding the case were revealed during the hearing however a detective said she could connect Law to all charges.
Law's court appearance follows an incident in West Road area of Portglenone where a man was stabbed in the neck and leg just before 10am on Friday morning.
The victim was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries, which at this time are not believed to be life threatening.
A legal representative for Law told the court that he would not be applying for bail at this stage and asked that the case be adjourned.
Law was remanded in custody to appear before Ballymena Magistrates Court on May 2.