A woman is to stand trial accused of stabbing her boyfriend in Norwich.

Joanne Utting, 50, of Shorncliffe Close, appeared at Norwich Crown Court having been charged with unlawful wounding.

It follows an incident where she is accused of stabbing her boyfriend on July 31 this year.

Utting appeared at court on Friday (November 11) via video link from Peterborough Prison when she pleaded not guilty to the offence.

Judge Alice Robinson fixed a trial for March 22 next year.

Chris Youell appeared for the prosecution and Michael Clare represented Utting.

Utting was remanded in custody until her trial.