A WOMAN charged with the attempted murder of a 68-year-old man from Clacton has appeared in court.

Unemployed Kelly Gentry, 46, of no fixed address, appeared before magistrates in Chelmsford today.

She is charged with attempted murder in relation to the stabbing of a 68-year-old man at an address in Wellesley Road, Clacton, on June 24.

Gentry was remanded in custody to appear before Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday, July 31.