Darren Brown: Bridgend councillor charged with attempted murder

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Image caption, Bridgend town councillor Darren Brown has appeared at Newport Crown Court charged wtih attempted murder and wounding with intent

A town councillor has appeared in court charged with attempted murder and wounding with intent.

Darren Brown, 34, of Tairfelin in Wildmill, Bridgend, attended Newport Crown Court via video from HMP Cardiff.

A woman was taken to hospital in a stable condition on 10 July after police were called to a serious assault at a home in the area.

He was ordered to appear in court in person for arraignment on 21 September and was remanded into custody.

His trial, if needed, is provisionally set for 2 January 2024 and is expected to last for five days.