Birmingham man charged with attempted murder after woman injured in village

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was injured in a house in Nottinghamshire.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 2nd Apr 2026

A Birmingham man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was found seriously injured in a Nottinghamshire village.

Police were called to Bley Avenue, East Leake, at 4:29pm on Tuesday (31 March).

The woman, aged in her late 20s, remains in hospital in a critical condition.

Detective Chief Inspector Les Charlton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was an isolated incident inside a home but we understand residents in the area may have been concerned by the police presence.

“I hope they are reassured by our investigation, which has now seen a suspect placed before the courts at the earliest opportunity.”

Shaquel Kerr, 30, of Pamela Road, Birmingham, has been charged with attempted murder. He remains in custody and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday 2 April).

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