Worle: Man appears in court accused of attempted murder

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Police standing at Worle High Street, in Somerset,
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A weapon was seized at the scene, police said

A 67-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed.

A man aged in his 50s, was airlifted to hospital with knife wounds, after police were called to High Street in Worle, Somerset, on 30 May.

Andrew Critchley, of Hutton, Weston-super-Mare, is accused of attempted murder and possessing a knife in public. He was remanded in custody.

Mr Critchley is next due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on 3 July.

The victim's injuries were not thought to be life-threatening, Avon and Somerset Police said earlier.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have relevant dashcam, phone or CCTV footage is asked to contact police.