North Somerset man appears in court charged with attempted murder

A man has appeared before North Somerset Magistrates’ Court after a stabbing in Worle High Street on Tuesday.

Andrew Critchley, 67, of Hutton, is charged with the attempted murder of a man in his 50s and possessing a knife in public.

He was remanded in custody and will next appear at Bristol Crown Court on Monday 3 July.

The investigation continues.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam or other footage which could help the police investigation is asked to call 101 and give the reference 5223126414.

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No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.