AN 88-year-old woman remains in a stable but serious condition in hospital after her husband, 95, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police have confirmed.

Olive Beddows was rushed to Aintree Hospital after suffering serious injuries on the morning of Saturday, February 4.

Her husband Denver Beddows, of Dam Lane, Woolston, appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court accused of attempted murder on Monday, February 6.

But due to the severity of the charge the case has been transferred to Liverpool Crown Court with a hearing set for March.

It has previously been reported how a police cordon was put in place after officers were called to the couple's home on Dam Lane, Woolston, shortly before 11am.

Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.