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25/06/2007
Man 'set fire to wife’ following dispute
A man accused of setting his wife on fire was today remanded in custody.
Michael Graham, 41, from Harmony Lodge, Doagh in County Antrim was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to a dispute with his wife over the weekend.
Belfast Magistrates Court heard lighter fuel had been poured over and she was then set alight.
The accused has been ordered to appear before the court by video link in four weeks.
The woman was treated in hospital for burns, and has since been released.
(JM/KMcA)
Michael Graham, 41, from Harmony Lodge, Doagh in County Antrim was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to a dispute with his wife over the weekend.
Belfast Magistrates Court heard lighter fuel had been poured over and she was then set alight.
The accused has been ordered to appear before the court by video link in four weeks.
The woman was treated in hospital for burns, and has since been released.
(JM/KMcA)
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