Trial of Philomena Coton (63) over intent to murder husband 27 years ago is thrown out of court

Philomena Coton (59), of Stoke Aldermoor, Coventry. Photo: Courtpix

Tim Healy

THE High Court has halted the trial of a 63-year-old woman charged with intent to murder her husband 27 years ago.

Philomena Coton, with an address at Stoke Aldermore, Conventry, England, was charged causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder Christopher Payne at his Crumliin home on May 14, 1988.   Mr Payne died after was seriously injured when he was his head was split open by a group of men armed with a hammer, axe and hatchet.  He died six months later.