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A man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a nurse who was stabbed at a hospital.

Roman Haque, 37, was arrested following the incident on Royal Oldham Hospital's acute medical unit at around 11.30pm on Saturday 11 January.

He is accused of attempting the murder Achamma Cherian, a nurse in her 50s, who was serious injured, as well as the possession of a bladed article, a pair of scissors, in a public place.

Appearing at Manchester Magistrates Court, no pleas were entered and Greg Kemp, defending, said there would be no application for bail.

Haque, wearing a grey sweatshirt and flanked by two prison officers, was asked to identify himself and gave his name as “Mohammed Roman Haque”.

District Judge Jane Hamilton told the defendant: “The attempted murder is a matter that can only be dealt with by a crown court so the possession of a bladed article is going to go with it.

“You will next appear at Minshull Street Crown Court on February 18, in five weeks time.

“Between now and then you will be remanded in custody.”

Earlier Detective Superintendent Matt Walker of Greater Manchester Police, (GMP) said: “Our thoughts are with the nurse as she continues to receive treatment in hospital for her injuries, and our priority remains supporting her, her family, and her colleagues at this difficult time.

“We continue to work closely with our NHS colleagues to support anyone who has been affected by this incident.”

Health Secretary Wes Streeting described nurses as “the backbone of our NHS” after hearing of the woman’s injuries.