Man on murder charge also charged with ABH

Wednesday, 5 February 2014 00:00

A Castletown man accused of murder has had another charge brought against him.

45-year-old Ian Anderson appeared before the Deputy High Bailiff at Douglas Courthouse yesterday.

He's accused of killing 60-year-old Neil Roberts from Ballabeg between November 29th and December 2nd last year.

In addition he's also now been charged with assault, causing actual bodily harm, against a female in the same time frame.

Mr Anderson will return to court for a committal hearing on February 25th.

No application for bail was made - he was remanded in custody.

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