Limerick man denies shooting pregnant woman

A man has denied shooting a pregnant woman and a man in front of two children in a violent family feud.

Thomas McCarthy, originally from Castleview Estate, Newcastle West, Co Limerick, and with addresses in England, appeared before Kilmallock District Court yesterday, charged with possession of a shotgun with intent to endanger life.

Mr McCarthy, aged 32, who the court heard was unemployed, was also charged with two counts of assault causing harm to both victims. The court ordered their identities not be published.