Policeman, 27, charged with attempted murder

A SERVING police officer has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was taken to hospital.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said officers were called to a report of concern for the welfare of a woman at a hotel in Brook Street in the city at around 11.30pm last Thursday.

Emergency services attended and the woman was taken to hospital, where she is in a stable condition.

James Riley, 27, a serving Lancashire Constabulary officer, has been charged with attempted murder, GMP said. He was remanded in custody and will appear at Manchester magistrates’ court today.

Anyone who has information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.