36-year-old remanded at IoM Prison
A Chinese man has been remanded at the Isle of Man Prison after being accused of assaulting his wife.
Nianchao Yang, of Central Promenade in Douglas, denies committing the offence on 3 January this year.
At Douglas Courthouse yesterday (9 January) the 36-year-old’s bail application, to return to China to live with his parents, was refused.
Refusing the bail application Deputy High Bailiff Rachael Braidwood adjourned the case until 23 January.
Update: At Douglas Courthouse on 23 January trial dates were set - Mr Yang was remanded at the Isle of Man Prison until his trial starts on 11 March.
Update: At Douglas Courthouse on 30 January Yang changed his plea to guilty and was sentenced. You can find out more HERE.
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