A 14-year-old boy charged with attempting to murder Kalsoom Bibi, of Richmond Road, Accrington, on October 24, has been committed to Preston Crown Court.

The boy, from Accrington, who can not be named for legal reasons, appeared before Hyndburn youth court and was remanded in local authority care to appear before the crown court on January 6.

Mrs Bibi, 29, suffered multiple stab wounds after an alleged attack at her home. She has since been discharged from hospital.

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