A MAN has been charged after a stabbing in a Herefordshire town.

Lee Ellis, 54, of Ballhurst, Bromyard, has been charged with wounding with intent, assault by beating, criminal damage and possession of a bladed article.

The charge follows a stabbing at property in Dry Thistle Close, Bromyard, at 11.15pm on Saturday, October 15.

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When officers arrived at the scene a woman aged in her 20s was found with a serious injury. She was taken to hospital.

Detective Sergeant James Moore said: "I’d like to thank the public for their co-operation and patience whilst we dealt with the incident.

"I would also like to reassure them that this was an isolated incident and there is no further threat to the public."