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Man Appears in Court on Attempted Murder Charge After East Kilbride Flat Incident

Identified in court as Kevin Costello, the 45-year-old made no plea before being remanded in custody.

Overview

  • Police were called around 8:05am on Monday to a high‑rise at Sadlers Wells Court in East Kilbride’s Calderwood area.
  • A 35-year-old woman was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Hairmyres, with her condition not disclosed.
  • Armed officers attended the scene, and the Scottish Ambulance Service dispatched two special operations response teams.
  • At Hamilton Sheriff Court, Costello was charged with abduction, assault to severe injury and danger of life, and attempted murder.
  • He was committed for further examination, remanded in custody, and is expected to reappear within eight days as a report goes to the Procurator Fiscal.