Man in court on attempted murder charge after stabbing in Wigan borough

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A man has appeared in court after being charged with attempted murder.

Abdullahi Tuani, 25, of Abbey Road, Astley, went before Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning.

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He was remanded in custody and the case was sent to Bolton Crown Court for a hearing on December 4.

Emergency services were called at 5.15am on Monday to Tintern Avenue, Astley to reports that a woman had been stabbed.

A general view of Tintern Avenue in AstleyA general view of Tintern Avenue in Astley
A general view of Tintern Avenue in Astley

She was taken to hospital with “serious” injuries, which were not thought to be life-threatening.

It is understood the pair knew each other and police are treating it as a domestic, isolated incident.