A MAN appeared in court yesterday accused of attempting to murder the mother of his two children in a scissors attack.

Ian McConnell, 29, was alleged to have attacked Jennifer Baines at her new home in Rugeley Close, Roseworth, Stockton, after the breakdown of their four-and-a-half year relationship.

Mr McConnell, of Wellington Street, Middlesbrough, was remanded in custody accused of attempted murder ten days ago .He will reappear at Teesside Crown Court on March 28 when he will be asked if he wishes to enter a plea to the charge