Philomena Coton remanded over assault with intent to murder

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Philomena Coton was remanded in custody at Dublin District Court on 11 January 2013 over charges of assault with intent to murder and causing grievous bodily harm.

The charges relate to an attack on Christopher Payne at his home in Crumlin, south Dublin, in 1988.

Coton denies the charges. The State said the Director of Public Prosecutions had directed that she be tried on indictment, with a further court appearance listed for the following Wednesday.

This case may have concluded differently. The outcome has not yet been confirmed by a public source we could find.