Man, 73, denies New Milton care home murder bid

A 73-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder his 94-year-old mother in a Hampshire care home.

Ronald Barham, of Three Acre Drive, New Milton, appeared at Winchester Crown Court earlier.

He is accused of attacking Elsie Barham at a care home in the town on Thursday 28 February.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to stand trial at the same court on 4 September.