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Friday, 7 April, 2000, 14:37 GMT 15:37 UK
Harrison attack suspect in court
The man accused of attempting to murder former Beatle George Harrison and his wife Olivia has appeared before magistrates in Oxford.
Michael Abram, 33, from Huyton, Liverpool, was committed to Crown Court for plea and directions on 12 May.
Abram, wearing a dark suit and tie and flanked by two police officers spoke only to confirm his name, age and address and to confirm that he understood the charges facing him. He is charged with attempting to murder Mr and Mrs Harrison at their home on the 34-acre Friar Park estate in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, on 30 December last year. He is also charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Mr Harrison, 56, having unlawfully entered the house, and with unlawfully wounding 51-year-old Mrs Harrison. George Harrison spent several days in hospital after being stabbed in the chest.
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