A MAN has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged stabbing in Barnstaple.

Officers were called at around 12.55pm on Saturday, October 31 to an address in the Town Walk area of Barnstaple following a report a woman had been injured.

She currently remains in a stable condition in hospital.

Andrew Desmond Saville, 62, of Silver Street, Barnstaple, has been charged with attempted murder.

He was remanded in custody and appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court on Monday, November 2.

He has been remanded in prison until his next appearance at Exeter Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on Thursday, December 3.

Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident at this time and have assured there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Anybody with any relevant information which may assist the investigation is asked to contact 101 or get in touch online quoting reference 50260291854.