Worcester: Man charged with attempted murder after woman, 71, attacked
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Officers were called to Kleve Walk at about 02:00 BST on Sunday
A man has appeared in court charged with sexual assault and attempted murder after a 71-year-old woman was attacked.
The woman was found with multiple stab wounds in Kleve Walk in Worcester city centre, at about 02:00 BST on Sunday.
Anthony Roberts, 56, of Amber Heights, Green Hill, Worcester, was remanded in custody after the hearing at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court.
The woman remains in a critical condition in hospital, police said.
Mr Roberts spoke only to confirm his name, age and address during the eight-minute hearing.
There was no application for bail and he was remanded to appear at Worcester Crown Court on 5 June.
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