Man in court after double stabbing in Leicester
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Police said a woman was stabbed in Goodheart Way, at the junction with Stackyard Close, in Thorpe Astley
A man has been remanded into custody charged with attempted murder after two people were stabbed in Leicester.
The attacks happened on Monday and saw a 61-year-old woman and a 64-year-old man injured in separate locations.
Mufaro Machaya has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.
Leicester Magistrates' Court heard the 24-year-old, of Tay Road, Lubbesthorpe, Leicestershire, is due to appear at Leicester Crown Court on 23 January.
There was no application for bail on behalf of Mr Machaya.
About 20 minutes later, a man was stabbed in Meadwell Road, in Braunstone, Leicester
The woman was attacked in Goodheart Way, Thorpe Astley, Leicester, at about 09:10 GMT on Monday, police said.
About 20 minutes later, the man was stabbed in Meadwell Road, Braunstone, about half a mile (0.8km) away.
Leicestershire Police said the woman remained in a serious but stable condition in hospital but the man had been discharged after treatment.
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