No plea from Inverness woman accused of attempting to murder three men
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A 43-year-old woman has appeared from custody to face charges she attempted to murder three men.
It is alleged that Donna Stewart, from Inverness, was at the wheel of a Mercedes E220 when it careered into the side of a building at the junction of Grant Street and Lochalsh Road on January 21.
She is accused of seriously injuring and attempting to murder her partner or former partner, Hugh Lowther as well as Stephen Macdonald and John Fraser.
There is also an additional charge of assaulting Mr Lowther.
The defendant was brought before Sheriff Gary Aitken at Inverness Sheriff Court today after being kept in custody overnight.
After making no plea, she was released on bail for the time being.
Around 20 locals came out of their homes to provide assistance to the casualties as the brickwork of the former bookmakers shop crumbled as a result of the impact.
Police Scotland issued a statement after the incident saying a 43-year-old woman was checked over at Raigmore Hospital and discharged.
The three men also in the vehicle, aged 32, 38 and 42, were taken to the same hospital for treatment after being cut free by firefighters.
The three suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries, the police confirmed.
The building, which was formerly occupied by William Hill, was extensively damaged.
Residents living above the unoccupied shop were evacuated and arrangements were made for their temporary accommodation.
Part of Grant Street still remains closed while work is carried out.
