Man charged with GBH and having offensive weapon

Monday, 9 June 2014 00:00

A Douglas man has been remanded in custody after being charged with GBH and being in possession of an offensive weapon.

29-year-old Mark William Thomas Bell is accused of GBH with intent against a 23-year-old woman and of having a pole in public.

Both offences are said to have taken place on May 29^th in a lane near to Demesne Road in Douglas – the woman suffered serious injuries and was hospitalised.

Mr Bell didn’t enter a plea – he will next appear before the Magistrates’ Court on July 3^rd via live link from Jurby.

A committal date for July 29^th has also been set.

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