A man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly fired a crossbow at another man in North Warnborough over the weekend.

Police officers were called to King Johns Road in North Warnborough just after 5pm on Sunday, March 28 after a 55-year-old man reported that a crossbow was fired at him.

The complainant also alleged that someone tried to strangle him, and police report that he sustained minor injuries.

Now, officers investigating the incident have charged a man.

Dane Perry has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

The 36-year-old, from King Johns Road in North Warnborough has been remanded in custody.

He was scheduled to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates Court this morning (March 30).