Trowbridge stabbing: Man in court charged with attempted murder

The charge follows an incident at around 5.55am on Sunday, April 16 inside a property in Manor Road, where a man in his 40s suffered serious injuries.

Robert Frasonski, 24, of Summerleaze, Trowbridge, was remanded in custody and appeared before Swindon Magistrates’ Court on April 18.

The victim was taken to Bristol's Southmead Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

The early morning incident sparked a heavy police presence and the flat where it took place was cordoned off by police.

Police and other emergency vehicles attended the serious incident in Manor Road, Trowbridge, on Sunday. Photo: Trevor Porter 69762-2 (Image: Trevor Porter 69762-2)

Frasonski was taken to the Royal United Hospital in Bath for treatment of his own injuries, thought not to be serious.

After receiving hospital treatment, he was then remanded in custody at Gablecross Police Station in Swindon.

The full statement from Wiltshire Police said: "We have charged a man with attempted murder following a stabbing in Trowbridge on Sunday morning.

"Robert Frasonski, 24, of Summerleaze, Trowbridge, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Swindon Magistrates’ Court.

"The charge follows an incident at around 5.55am on Sunday inside a property in Manor Road, where a man in his 40s suffered serious injuries.

"He remains in hospital for treatment."

Locals were unaware of the incident on Sunday morning as it happened before many were awake.

Some said they had not heard or seen anything until police arrived and cordoned off the flat, while next-door neighbours did not wish to comment.

Frasonski was remanded in custody and is due to appear before Swindon Crown Court on Friday, May 12.