Two remanded over boy's beating

Two men charged with an attack on a teenager were remanded in custody by Newtownards magistrate's court yesterday

Two men charged with an attack on a teenager were remanded in custody by Newtownards magistrate's court yesterday. One of the men was also charged with falsely imprisoning and assaulting Ian Price (13), twice between February 11th and March 21st.

Mr Gary McCready (29), Newtownards, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm, possessing a firearm or imitation firearm, assault and unlawful imprisonment. Mr William Goodfellow (24), also Newtownards, was charged with possessing a firearm or imitation firearm and causing grievous bodily harm.

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