Appeal for witnesses following attempted murder

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the attempted murder of a 20-year-old man at Handforth station last week.

Officers were called to the station shortly after 7pm on 26 July following concern for the welfare of two people.

A 53-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and appeared at court on 28 July charged with attempted murder. She has been remanded in custody until her next appearance.

The 20-year-old man didn’t sustain any injuries.

Detective Inspector Granville Sellers said: “I’d like to firstly to reassure the public that this was an isolated incident. Officers have been conducting a number of enquiries in the local area and we’d like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or the events leading up to it in the area to get in touch with us to assist the investigation.

Anyone with information can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 555 111.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111