Attempted murder charges after two injured in house

Jenny Kirk/BBC A semi-detached house on the left has been cordoned off by police with white and blue tape. A police officer is standing in front of the house which has bay windows and a large front garden.Jenny Kirk/BBC
Police said it was called to New Chevely Road, in Newmarket, at 21:34 GMT on Thursday

Two people have been charged with attempted murder after a man and a woman aged in their 60s were found injured inside a house.

Cambridgeshire Police said it was called to New Cheveley Road, in Newmarket, at 21:34 GMT on Thursday following reports of violence.

Two people were found inside the property with serious but not life-threatening injuries, and were taken to hospital. Police said the man has since been discharged.

A 46-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, both from Bury St Edmunds, have been charged with aggravated burglary and attempted murder, a police spokesperson said.

Both were due to appear at Cambridge Magistrates' Court on Monday.

The spokesperson said the force had not yet established whether anything had been stolen from the property. They added the incident is believed to be isolated.

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