Man accused of attempted murder appears in court

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Bodmin Magistrates Court heard both parents suffered stab and slash wounds

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A 20-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of his parents.

Callum Kyle has been charged with the attempted murder of his mother and father at the family home on Reskadinnick Road on Saturday.

On Monday Bodmin Magistrates Court heard that both parents suffered stab and slash wounds in the alleged attack.

Both victims were taken to hospital for treatment and their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Mr Kyle has also been charged with assault, causing actual bodily harm to a neighbour and possessing a knife in a public place.

He was remanded in custody and will appear at Truro Crown Court next month.

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