A MAN was due to appear in Court yesterday facing a charge of attempted murder at High Royds Hospital.

Christopher Holland, 40, of Prestwick Close, Otley, was expected to appear before Leeds Magistrates Court, over the alleged attack at the Menston hospital last Thursday afternoon.

He is expected to appear before Leeds Crown Court next week.

A 40 year old woman was

yesterday said to be in a stable condition at Leeds General Infirmary.