A WOMAN has been charged with section 18 wounding after a stabbing in Orford on Wednesday morning. 

Police were called to Poplars Avenue at 3.10am following reports a man had suffered serious injuries to his chest.

The 33-year-old was taken to Warrington Hospital by ambulance where he is described as being in a stable condition.

A phone box on Poplars Avenue was cordoned off by police as investigations continue into the stabbing.

It is understood the 33-year-old victim had rushed to the phone box to alert the emergency services after the attack.

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A 32-year-old woman was taken into police custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

After being questioned by detectives, Rachel Tinsley, of Derek Avenue, was charged with section 18 wounding.

She appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday, where she was remanded in custody to appear before Chester Crown Court on November 29.

Anyone with information has asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 227387 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.