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Woman accused of dangerous driving and threatening to kill appears in court

A police officer told the court he could connect the 27-year-old, from Bunkers Hill in Castlewellan, to the charges

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This is the Co Down woman accused of dangerous driving and attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm.

Michaella Rice confirmed she understood the six charges against her when she appeared at Downpatrick Magistrates Court on Thursday. The offences are alleged to have been committed on December 2 this year in Newcastle.

They include making a threat to kill a woman and assaulting a man.

A police officer told the court he could connect the 27-year-old, from Bunkers Hill in Castlewellan, to the charges.

The defence suggested the case should be adjourned to join up with Rice’s co-accused later next month.

Brendan Cope (27) of no fixed abode and who is currently on remand in Maghaberry prison, faces almost 20 charges. They include aggravated burglary, common assault of five women and a man and threats to kill.

In relation to Michaella Rice, she was freed on £250 bail and the case was put back to January 11.