Man charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon

A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Cheltenham on Sunday (6 February).

Tyrone Perkins, 36 and of Colonial Road in Birmingham was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

He was remanded in custody and is due to attend Cheltenham Magistrates' Court today, Tuesday 8 February.

The charges relate to an incident where a man sustained stab wounds at an address on Broad Oak Way in the town. He remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Officers would like to reassure the public that proactive and high visibility patrols will be taking place in the area.