Submarine murder accused in court

Lt Cdr Ian Molyneux, who was shot dead, with his wife GillianLt Cdr Ian Molyneux was shot dead

A sailor charged with murder and three counts of attempted murder after a shooting on board a nuclear submarine has appeared in court.

Lt Cdr Ian Molyneux, 36, of Wigan, Greater Manchester, was shot dead on HMS Astute while it was docked in Southampton on 8 April.

A second man, Lt Cdr Christopher Hodge, was also shot and remains in hospital.

Able Seaman Ryan Samuel Donovan, 22, appeared at the city’s magistrates court and was remanded in custody.

He is due to appear at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday.

The Royal Navy serviceman of Dartford, Kent, has also been charged with the attempted murders of Petty Officer Christopher Brown, 36, Chief Petty Officer David McCoy, 37, and Lt Cdr Hodge, 45.

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