Lee-on-the-Solent man denies trying to murder his mother and stepfather
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James Wells, 42, of Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, appeared before Bristol Crown Court on Friday by video link.
He denied attempting to murder his mother Linda Holford and her husband Adrian Holford.
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Hide AdThe charges relate to an incident in Shalbourne, near Marlborough, Wiltshire, on March 30.
Wells also pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer on that date.
Judge Peter Blair QC, the Recorder of Bristol, said a trial of the case would not take place until 2021.
He told Wells: ‘You are remanded in custody. Your case will be next be heard at this court on November 6.’
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Hide AdRay Tully appeared for the prosecution, while Nadia Chbat represented Wells during the hearing.
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