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Rayleigh police officer stabbing: Man charged with attempted murder | Rayleigh police officer stabbing: Man charged with attempted murder |
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A man has been charged with attempted murder after an off-duty police officer was stabbed 10 times while at home with his wife and children. | |
John McCartney, 39, of Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, was arrested after the attack in the Rayleigh area, at about 21:15 BST on Wednesday. | |
On Friday, Southend magistrates heard he launched a "targeted" and "frenzied attack" when the alleged victim answered his door. | |
Mr McCartney was remanded into custody. | |
He has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon and will next appear at Basildon Crown Court. | |
The court heard Mr McCartney had been living in China until he returned to the UK three weeks ago. | |
Magistrates were also told the alleged victim suffered six stab wounds to the centre of his chest and lacerations to his chest, arm and abdomen. | |
Essex Police said the victim remained in a stable condition in hospital. | Essex Police said the victim remained in a stable condition in hospital. |
Following the incident, chief constable BJ Harrington said: "Our focus has been his welfare and the welfare of his family, as well as the ongoing live investigation, and that will continue." |
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