Man accused of stabbing pensioner appears in court
The 71-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times in the attack in Worcester
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A man accused of stabbing a woman in her 70s multiple times has appeared in court.
Anthony Roberts is alleged to have attacked the 71-year-old on Kleve Walk in Worcester city centre at about 02:00 BST on 7 May.
The 56-year-old, of Amber Heights, Green Hill, Worcester, is also charged with sexual assault and having a blade in a public place.
He appeared at Worcester Crown Court via video-link from a high security prison.
After speaking only to confirm his name during the eight-minute hearing, Mr Roberts was remanded in custody ahead of a plea hearing scheduled for 17 July.