Woman charged with grievous bodily harm after Mapperley stabbing
Woman charged with grievous bodily harm after Mapperley stabbing
A woman has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a stabbing incident in Mapperley, Nottingham.
Police responded to reports of an assault at a home on Carriage Close around 11 am on 18th October.
The victim was found outside the property with two knife wounds to her shoulder and was quickly taken to hospital for treatment.
Her injuries were not life-threatening according to medical staff.
Officers arrested a woman at the scene and recovered a knife along with a quantity of cocaine.
Amanda Upton, 45, from Millers Court, Nottingham, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a Class A drug.
She appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on 20th October, where she was remanded in custody ahead of her next hearing at Nottingham Crown Court on 17th November 2026.
Detective Constable Demi Robertson of Nottinghamshire Police expressed satisfaction with the swift police response and the securing of charges.
"Our uniformed colleagues responded quickly to this incident as we do to any report of violence involving a weapon," Robertson said.
"Detectives have then worked hard to secure charges and I'm pleased the suspect has been remanded into custody by magistrates."