A 19-year-old man charged with attempted murder has appeared in court via video link.

Floyd Evans, of Stanley Street, Chester, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder via video link from HMP Manchester at Chester Crown Court today.

The victim, a 35-year-old man, was stabbed in the chest as he walked along the City Walls near to Iceland on Frodsham Street at 9.30pm on October 21, 2013. He has since been released from hospital.

Evans’ trial is due to begin on Monday, April 7, at Chester Crown Court.

He will be remanded in custody until then.