A serving police officer charged with the attempted murder of a woman has appeared in court.
James Riley was held by police after an incident at a hotel, at around 11.30pm on Thursday, November 10. Police were called to reports of a concern for the welfare of a woman at a hotel on Upper Brook Street, Manchester.
The woman was taken to hospital where she remains in a stable condition. Riley, 27, of Lancashire Police 's south division, which covers areas including Ormskirk, Skelmersdale and Preston, was charged later with attempted murder.
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Rile, of Jepps Avenue, Preston spoke only to confirm his name and address and that he understood the charge made against him, the MEN reports. He will next appear at Manchester Crown Court on December 19.
Defending, Mr Ready made no application for bail. Riley was remanded in custody. A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "An investigation into that incident is ongoing and is being conducted by colleagues from Greater Manchester Police. He has been suspended from duty and we have referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. As we're sure you will appreciate it would be inappropriate to comment any further at this time."
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson added: "James Riley, 27, a serving Lancashire Police officer, has been charged with attempted murder. At approximately 11.30pm on Thursday 10 November 2022, police were called to a report of a concern for the welfare of a woman at a hotel on Brook Street, Manchester.
"Emergency services attended and the woman was taken to hospital, where she remains in a stable condition. Riley has been remanded in custody and will next appear at Manchester Crown Court on Monday 14 November 2022."
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