A WOMAN has been charged with attempted murder.

Kathryn Irons, 53, is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court today (Friday, August 7) following an alleged incident which saw a woman attacked with a knife.

The woman, who was in her 60s, suffered injuries to her neck in White Street, Dunmow.

Irons, 53, of Conifer Way, Dunmow, has also been charged with possession of knife in a public place in connection with the incident.

Police say they are not looking for anyone else and say there is no risk to the wider community.

Anyone with information should call Braintree CID on 101 quoting incident crime reference 42/119523/20.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.