23/10/2012

Catherine Gowing Murder Accused Remanded Until January

A man accused of murdering missing Offaly woman Catherine Gowing has appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court in Wales by video link from Altcourse prison in Liverpool.

46-year-old Clive Sharp spoke just to confirm his name and that he understood the proceedings.

The case was adjourned until 7 January 2013, when Mr Sharp will be asked to enter a plea.

There was no application for bail and Mr Sharp was remanded in custody.

Papers must now be served on the defendant by 18 December.

The court indicated that the murder trial would be held in April 2013.

(H)


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