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Attempted Murder Charge For 80-Year-Old Newport Woman Following Early Hours Incident

An 80 year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder following an incident at a residential address in Newport.

Police were called at 2.31am on Wednesday morning (15 January), following reports of an assault at an address in Manor Crescent.

A man in his 80s sustained injuries but these are not life-threatening.

Following enquiries, 80-year-old Linda Smith, of Manor Crescent, has been charged with attempted murder.

She was remanded in custody to appear at Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday 16 January).

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