Stephen Orr now facing two counts of attempted murder in relation to alleged captive bolt gun assault

July 17 2019 - 5:30am
Newcaslte courthouse.
Newcaslte courthouse.

STEPHEN Orr, accused of using a captive bolt gun, a device used in the slaughtering of cattle, to assault a 67-year-old man who he met online has had his charges upgraded to two counts of attempted murder a week before he was due to face trial in Newcastle District Court.

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