Carmichael murder: Partner admits assaulting her on day of her alleged killing

A man has admitted assaulting his partner on the same date that his son is alleged to have murdered her.

By Times Reporter

Published 21st Oct 2015, 11:54 BST

David Foster (59), of Hillside, Antrim has pleaded guilty to assaulting Pauline Carmichael on February 23.

His son Alan Norman Foster (37), a former soldier, is charged with killing her on the same date.

The 61-year-old’s body was found in Lough Neagh, about a mile from the house she shared with Foster at Hillside in Antrim.

A pre-sentence report for David Foster has been requested by District Judge Alan White.

The case of David Foster was adjourned to November 17 in Antrim Magistrates Court.