Man charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing at St.Nicholas Hospital in Gosforth

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The incident happened in Gosforth on Tuesday 10 May. Credit: ITV News Tyne Tees

A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing in Newcastle.

William Francis Johnstone, of no fixed abode, was charged with attempted murder in connection with an incident at St Nicholas Hospital, in Gosforth, on the afternoon of Tuesday 10 May.

The 42-year-old appeared handcuffed in the dock at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Thursday 12 May where he confirmed his date of birth and address.He did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody.The case was sent to Newcastle Crown Court where the next hearing is due to take place on Thursday 9 June.The injured man was taken to hospital but has since been discharged and is recovering at home.