Attempted murder charge after alleged stabbing in Barnstaple
Officers were called at around 12.55pm on Saturday 31 October to an address in the Town Walk area following a report a woman had been injured
Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged stabbing in Barnstaple.
Officers say they were called at around 12.55pm on Saturday 31 October to an address in the Town Walk area of Barnstaple following a report a woman had been injured.
The woman is in hospital in a stable condition.
62-year-old Andrew Desmond Saville from Silver Street in Barnstaple, has been charged with attempted murder.
He was remanded in custody and appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court yesterday (Monday 2 November).
He has been remanded in prison until his next appearance at Exeter Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on December 3rd.
Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident at this time and have assured there is no ongoing risk to the public.
Anybody with any relevant information which may assist the investigation is asked to contact 101 or their website quoting 50260291854.