A couple from Swanley have been charged with attempted murder after a man was attacked in Margate.

Robert Earl Symons, aged 50, and 48-year-old Jenny Lillian Turrell, both of Birchwood Park Avenue, appeared via virtual court at Medway Magistrates' Court yesterday.

Ms Turrell was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

The alleged victim suffered stab wounds to his neck following an attack in Ethelbert Gardens, Margate at 11.37am on Monday (February 9).

The case was adjourned until March 2, when they will appear at Canterbury Crown Court.