A 66-YEAR-OLD man accused of attempting to murder his wife has appeared at crown court.

Graham Taite, of Atholl Close, Ladybridge, Bolton, is charged with attacking his 65-year-old wife Jean Taite during an incident at their home on Sunday, November 12.

He appeared Bolton Crown Court yesterday and was remanded in custody.

His wife suffered serious head injuries and spent two days in the Royal Bolton Hospital.