Stockport man charged with attempted murder

By Nub News Reporter 12th Nov 2026

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Mr Johnson will appear at Chester Crown Court on Friday 4 December (Image - Nub News)

A man from Stockport has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Handforth.

Ryan Johnson, 42, of Harvey Street, was arrested and charged on 5 November, after a woman was left with serious injuries and subsequently taken to hospital.

As well as attempted murder, he was also charged with three counts of criminal damage, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault by beating, and driving while disqualified.

Following the incident on 4 November, Mr Johnson was remanded in custody and appeared at Crewe Magistrates' Court on Saturday 7 November.

He was further remanded to appear at Chester Crown Court on Friday 4 December.

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