Attempted murder charge over Washwood Heath attack

A man has been charged with attempted murder after another was left "fighting for his life" in an attack at a house, police have said.

The 36-year-old victim was taken to hospital after police were called to the address on Highfield Road in Washwood Heath, Birmingham, just before 14:00 GMT on Friday.

He remains in a critical condition.

A 31-year-old man who was arrested in the Aston area is due before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Monday.