Bourne woman denies murder bid

Susan Wheeler was charged following an incident in Thurlby.

Police were called to Obthorpe Lane, in the village at 9.07pm on Wednesday, May 29, following a report that a man had received a stab wound.

He was taken to Peterborough City Hospital with a potentially life-threatening injury.

Wheeler, of The Causeway, Thurlby, was arrested in connection with the incident and subsequently charged.

She appeared at Lincoln Crown Court this morning and pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempting to murder Hugh Wheeler on 29 May, this year.

Wheeler also spoke to confirm her name, date of birth and nationality as British.

Judge Simon Hirst adjourned the case for a trial at Lincoln Crown Court on February 3 next year. It is expected to last three days.

Wheeler was granted conditional bail and will next appear at Lincoln Crown Court for a pre-trial hearing on 30 September.