Woman, 45, in court charged with attempted murder

Image caption, The alleged attack occurred in the centre of Pontypridd, in a lane between Kwik Fit and the Probation Service

A woman who was charged with attempted murder after a man suffered "life-changing injuries" has appeared in court.

Police were called to the centre of Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, at about 09:00 BST on Tuesday.

A 45-year-old woman, of no fixed abode, was charged with attempted murder and appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

A 58-year-old man from Pentre remains in hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.

The woman also faces a charge of affray at Pontypridd railway station and the case was sent to be heard at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday.