Man charged with murder remanded in custody

Tuesday, 10 December 2013 00:00

Neil Roberts was found dead on December 2nd

A Castletown man accused of murder has been further remanded in custody.

Ian Anderson appeared in court this morning for a second time before Deputy High Bailiff Jayne Hughes.

The 45-year-old from Queen Street is charged with unlawfully killing 60-year-old Neil Roberts from Ballabeg.

The court heard the offence was allegedly committed sometime between November 29th and December 2nd.

No application for bail was submitted and Mr Anderson was remanded in custody for a further four weeks.

He will next appear before the court on January 7th.

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