A 21-year-old man has appeared before York magistrates charged with attempted murder.

Alexander Henson, of Rudstone House, Penley's Grove Street in The Groves, York, is alleged to have stabbed Christopher Ogley early on Wednesday.

He was remanded in custody and will appear before Leeds Crown Court on Friday, January 13. He was represented by Jane Maloney.

Mr Ogley was in a stable condition in York Hospital today.

Updated: 10:12 Friday, January 06, 2006