Man charged with attempted murder

A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Clare and is due to appear on court today, Wednesday, March 23.

Police were called at around 8.15pm on Saturday, March 19, to the Bell Hotel, on Market Hill, in the town, following reports a man had attacked a person with an axe.

The victim, a man aged in his 30s, was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, in Cambridge, having suffered a serious head injury. He remains in hospital where his condition is described as stable.

A 39-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, March 20, in Bury St Edmunds, on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre. He was further arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

David Perry, from St Margarets Place, in Stradishall, has subsequently been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon and has been remanded in custody to appear at Ipswich Magistrates’ Court today.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information should contact Bury St Edmunds CID quoting crime number 37/16580/22, via the website – http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update; Crimestoppers – contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form www.crimestoppers-uk.org or call 101.