Man on attempted murder charge

Mr Mark Frederick Stitt (24) of Templemore Avenue, east Belfast, was charged yesterday with the attempted murder of his girlfriend…

Mr Mark Frederick Stitt (24) of Templemore Avenue, east Belfast, was charged yesterday with the attempted murder of his girlfriend in her flat in Beersbridge Road, Belfast, last Saturday. A detective told the magistrates' court that Mr Stitt answered "no reply" to the charge. he was remanded in custody until May 18th.

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