Woman's attempted murder accused appears in court

Jenny Coleman
BBC News, Liverpool
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A woman in her 30s was seriously hurt in the attack, police said

A man has appeared in court accused of attempted murder after a woman was allegedly attacked in a Liverpool street.

Merseyside Police said officers were called to Phythian Close in Kensington at about 20:25 BST on Friday following reports of a woman being assaulted.

The woman, who is in her 30s, suffered injuries to her chest and face, the force said.

Olamuyiwa Otti, who has also been charged with assault, was remanded in custody when he appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court. The 48-year-old is due before Liverpool Crown Court on 30 June.

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