Stabbing case back in court

A Masterton man who allegedly stabbed an older man three times in the buttocks leaving him needing hospital care was yesterday further remanded when he appeared in the town's District Court.

Kerry Godfrey will reappear on June 10. He was remanded in custody.

He is represented by solicitor Louise Elder and his case was subject to a sentencing indication when he appeared earlier this month

The alleged victim of the stabbing was a Masterton man, 48, whose injuries were not considered life threatening.