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A PROVISIONAL trial date has been fixed for man accused of attempted murder after a house fire.
Mr McCardle, of Coxon Street, Hendon, Sunderland, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court today via video link with HMP Durham.
He did not enter a plea to the attempted murder charge, but will be back in court for a further hearing on October 9.
The provisional trial has been listed for February 12 next year.
Judge Neil Davey QC remanded him into custody.
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