Exclusive:Havant man accused of attempted murder is remanded in custody as alleged victim named
His alleged victim has now also been named by the court.
A man accused of attempted murder has appeared in court.
Joshua Peace, 35 of Curdridge Close, Havant, was charged with attempted murder after an incident at the same address on the evening of Sunday, October 4. A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with suspected life-threatening injuries, according to South Central Ambulance Service.
Peace stands accused of trying to kill Benjamin Peace, with one charge of attempted murder. Today (Tuesday, October 4) he appeared in the dock at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court.
The defendant, who wore a grey T-shirt and matching trousers as he stood flanked by custody officers, was told that the matter could only be dealt with at a crown court.
He will appear for a plea hearing at Portsmouth Crown Court on Monday, November 9.
Lian Webster, representing Peace, confirmed that no application for bail was being made, and so the defendant has been remanded in custody.