Gary Davies, 25, of Blades Street, Lancaster has been charged with attempted murder and false imprisonment, following a domestic incident at an address on Scotforth Road in Lancaster last night. He was remanded to appear before Lancaster Magistrates Court this morning where he was further remanded until 13th October for an appearance at Preston Crown Court.

Just before 1.00am this morning (Tuesday 1st October) police were called to an address on Scotforth Road where they found a 19-year-old woman with several stab injuries including a wound to the neck.

The woman the taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary where she received stitches before being discharged.