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Wigan man charged with attempted murder as woman fights for life

A Wigan man has been charged with attempted murder.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Aug 2018, 11:40 BST- 1 min read
Updated 13th Aug 2018, 11:39 BST
A man has been charged in connection with Thursday's assaultA man has been charged in connection with Thursday's assault
A man has been charged in connection with Thursday's assault

Anthony John Sherburn, 36, of Darlington Street East, has been charged with attempted murder and will appear at Wigan Magistrates’ Court this morning (Saturday)

Shortly after 2.10am on Thursday police were called to Bryham Street in Wigan after a woman had been found unconscious nearby.

Related link: Woman fights for life after assault in WiganThe woman remains in hospital in a critical condition.