A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was allegedly attacked and threats were made to kill someone she knew.

The alleged offence took place in Water Lane, Harrietsham on Tuesday, April 21.

Jesse Willink, of Water Lane, was later arrested and charged with attempted murder and threats to kill.

He was also charged in relation to a previous alleged assault, involving the same woman.

The 25-year-old appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court yesterday, where he was remanded in custody.

His next hearing will be at Maidstone Crown Court on May 22.

Mr Willink and the victim are known to each other.

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