28 March 2015 From the section Northern Ireland The case was heard at Newtownards Magistrates Court A Belfast man accused of beating his partner with a crutch and his plastered foot has been refused bail. In court was David James Carlton, 26, from Great Victoria Street. He faces a number of charges including attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm and possessing a weapon - a crutch - with intent to cause GBH. A judge said it was "one of the worst types" of domestic violence he had seen. "I'm not even going to dream of entertaining a release on bail," he added. Mr Carlton is also accused of causing criminal damage to various items including a TV and mobile phone, stealing his alleged...
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