A MAN charged with the attempted murder of a woman has appeared in court.

Nathan Coleman appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court yesterday by videolink from HMP Wakefield.

The 52-year-old is charged with the attempted murder of Alison Smith, wounding her with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and unauthorised possession in prison of knife or offensive weapon.

The charges relate to an incident in South Littleton, Evesham, on October 10 last year.

The case was sent to Worcester Crown Court for Friday, January 4.