A man has detained under the Mental Health Act and charged with attempted murder following an incident in Worthing.
Officers were called to an address in Littlehampton Road at 11.45pm on Sunday (January 31), after reports of a woman being assaulted.
The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Gary Mallon, 59, of Littlehampton Road, appeared before Worthing magistrates on Tuesday after also being charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
He will appear at Lewes Crown Court on March 2.