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Great Barr man remanded in custody over Kidderminster murder bid

A man from Great Barr charged with the attempted murder of a pregnant woman has been remanded in custody by a judge.

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Andre Omar Smith, of Hamstead Road, Great Barr did not appear at yesterday's hearing at Worcester Crown Court.

The 24-year-old is charged with the attempted murder of Rachel Louise Kane and attempting to destroy her unborn child.

The 25-year-old was found with stab wounds at a terraced house in Lea Street, Kidderminster on July 28.

Smith was arrested in Hagley shortly after. Smith was remanded in custody until the next hearing on October 7.