Woman charged with attempted murder in Barking
A 35-year-old man was found with stab injuries on Ripple Road.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA woman has been charged with attempted murder after a man sustained stab injuries on Ripple Road, Barking. The Metropolitan Police Service received a report of the incident shortly before 2pm on November 5. Officers attended the scene with the London Ambulance Service and found a 35-year-old man with stab wounds.
The injured man was transported to hospital. His condition was later assessed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing. The incident occurred in the Barking area of the borough.
Court Proceedings
Jessica Soares, aged 34, of Upton Lane, Forest Gate, was formally charged with attempted murder on November 6. She made an appearance at Thames Magistrates' Court on November 7. Ms Soares is next due to appear at the Old Bailey on December 4.
Questions this report answers
01What happened on Ripple Road, Barking?
A 35-year-old man was found with stab injuries on Ripple Road on November 5. The Metropolitan Police Service attended the scene. His injuries were not considered life-threatening or life-changing.
02Who has been charged in connection with the incident?
Jessica Soares, 34, of Upton Lane, Forest Gate, has been charged with attempted murder. She was charged on November 6 and appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court on November 7.
03What are the next steps in the legal process?
Jessica Soares is scheduled to appear next at the Old Bailey on December 4. This will be a further stage in the legal proceedings related to the attempted murder charge.
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