Crossbow attack: Man appears in court

THREE Grimsby men have appeared at Hull Crown Court – one of them charged with attempted murder. The charges related to an alleged attack against a group of Lithuanian men. One of them was struck in the head by a crossbow bolt while unconscious at the Duke Of York Gardens on Sunday, July 7. Rod Woolliss, 21, of Millom Way, Grimsby, faces a charge of attempted murder of Rolandas Gedminas. Adrian Francis, 24, of Corporation Road, Grimsby, Ashley Meadows, 26, of Haven Avenue, Grimsby, and a 16-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, were also charged in connection with the incident. Francis was charged with grievous bodily harm on Mr Gedminas and violent disorder. Meadows faces a charge of violent disorder, as does the 16-year-old. All were remanded in custody to a hearing on September 30. Mr Gedminas has been released from hospital.

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