A NORTHWICH man has been charged with attempted murder, following an incident during which a man was allegedly stabbed in Winsford.

Leigh David Horton, 24, of Townshend Road, Lostock Gralam, will appear before South Cheshire Magistrates′ Court this morning, Wednesday, October 9.

He was arrested on Monday and remanded in custody.

The charge relates to an alleged incident that took place at property in Saxon Crossway, Winsford, on the evening of Sunday, October 6.

A 49-year-old man is currently in hospital in a stable condition following the incident.