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Man, 62, charged with attempted murder after alleged Barnstaple stabbing

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Police have charged a 62-year-old man with attempted murder | North Devon Today

Andrew Desmond Saville, of Silver Street, Barnstaple, was remanded in custody and appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court on Monday, November 2.

A 62-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged stabbing in Barnstaple.

Andrew Desmond Saville, of Silver Street, Barnstaple, was remanded in custody and appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court on Monday, November 2.

Police were called at around 12.55pm on Saturday, October 31, to an address in the Town Walk area of Barnstaple following a report that a woman had been injured. She remains in a stable condition in hospital.

Mr Saville 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 said there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Anyone with information that may help the investigation is asked to contact 101 or the police website, quoting reference 50260291854.

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