11/01/2013

Woman Charged Over Death Of Christopher Payne

A woman has appeared in court charged in connection with the death of her husband in Dublin 25 years ago.

Christopher Payne was attacked at his home in Crumlin, Dublin, in 1988 by a gang of men armed with a hatchet.

Philomena Coton, 59, faces two charges, causing grievously bodily harm and assault with intent to murder.

She was remanded in custody and will appear in court next Wednesday.

(CD/GK)

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