A man has appeared in court accused of attempted murder after a council worked was allegedly attacked while mending a window.
Bradley Fenwick was charged in connection with the incident, which happened in Alnwick on Boxing Day.
The 27-year-old came before South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court last week.
The case was sent to Newcastle Crown Court, where he will appear on January 25.
Mr Fenwick, of Brook Court, in Bedlington, was remanded in custody until his next hearing.
Northumbria Police appealed for witnesses after the incident, which happened on Cedar Grove, at around 10pm.
They said a council worker, in his 20s, suffered 'life-changing injuries' to his hands when he was allegedly attacked with what is thought to be a meat cleaver.
The man had been repairing a window damaged by a bottle at the time, say police.
