Darren Bryant in court on charge of attempting to murder step-brother in Gainsborough

A Gainsborough man charged with attempting to murder his step-brother after a stabbing has appeared at Lincoln Crown Court.

David Jupp, 29, suffered stab wounds and was rushed to Lincoln County Hospital from a house in Ashcroft Road, Gainsborough  at 12.30am on Sunday, December 30.

Police described his condition as critical but stable after surgery.

Mr Jupp's step-brother Darren William Bryant, 30, of Elsham Walk, Gainsborough, was later charged with attempted murder.

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Bryant appeared at Lincoln Crown Court by videolink today and spoke only to confirm his name. He was remanded in custody and will next appear at Lincoln Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing on 22 March.

Adjourning the case Judge Michael Heath told Bryant: "On that occasion you will be asked to enter a plea to the allegation that you face. If there is to be a trial in this case it will start on 17 June."

A 15-year-old boy was arrested and bailed to March 9 pending further enquiries. Police have moved quickly to tell the public this was a one-off incident.

East Midlands Ambulance Service alerted police to the incident, while forensics officers have been examining the scene of the stabbing.