Man admits trying to kill probation officer

The woman was attacked at The Pavilions probation offices in Ashton, Preston

A man has admitted the attempted murder of a probation officer who was stabbed at work.

The female officer, aged in her 30s, was attacked at The Pavilions probation offices in Ashton, Preston, on the afternoon of 22 July and remains in hospital.

Ryan Gee, 35, of no fixed address, also admitted threatening a person with an offensive weapon, possession of a knife in a public place, possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and false imprisonment.

He will be sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 17 November.