Teacher facing retrial on attempted murder charge
The incident happened in a lane near Dransfield Way in Bath
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A teacher accused of attempting to murder his former partner is to face a retrial.
Matthew Jones, 28, allegedly stabbed Emma Kirk multiple times after they met in a lane in Bath on 26 February this year.
Mr Jones has denied attempted murder but pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
A jury at Bristol Crown Court was discharged on 9 September after failing to reach a verdict.
At a hearing on Tuesday, prosecutor Mark Worsley told the same court the Crown Prosecution Service would be seeking a retrial.
Judge Julian Lambert listed the case for 24 March, 2025.
Mr Jones, who did not attend the brief hearing, will also face trial for a second count of possession of a bladed article in a public place.
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