A COURIER appeared before Dudley magistrates this morning (Monday) charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in Kates Hill.

Karl Hughes, aged 31, of George Close, Kates Hill, was charged in connection with an attack on a 29-year-old woman in the early hours of Saturday morning (November 21).

He was also charged for possessing a knife and cannabis.

Hughes has been remanded in custody until February 23, when he will appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing.

The woman continues to receive treatment for her injuries.