A BARNSLEY man has been charged with the attempted murder of a woman believed to be his wife.

Emergency services were called to property at about 7.40am on October 18.

Ajit Singh Sekhon, 59, of Kirkland Gardens, Monk Bretton, appeared at Barnsley Magistrates' Court the following Monday where he was charged with attempted murder and section 18 assault.

A 55-year-old woman was found with serious injuries and was taken to hospital where her condition is improving.

A 31-year-old man who had sustained minor injuries was also taken to hospital.

Ajit Singh Sekhon, 59, of Kirkland Gardens, Monk Bretton, appeared at Barnsley Magistrates' Court the following Monday where he was charged with attempted murder and section 18 assault.

Sekhon was committed to Sheffield Crown Court on November 4 and is being remanded in custody until that date.