A woman accused of trying to murder a man and child in Carlisle has made another appearance in front of a crown court judge.
Jacqueline Mounsey, 53, was charged following an incident at Whernside, off Queensway, in the west of the city, on Monday, June 10.
Mounsey stands accused of attempting to murder both a man and a primary school-aged girl. They are said to have suffered stab wounds to the neck.
During an initial hearing at Carlisle Crown Court in June, a date was set for a trial in front of a jury. This is due to start on December 9 and, it is estimated, will last around 10 days.
Mounsey made another appearance at the crown court this morning, remotely over a video link. She spoke to confirm her name and date of birth.
It had been envisaged that she would formally enter pleas to the two allegations she faces.
However, that arraignment process was postponed by Judge Nicholas Barker after he heard submissions from Andrew Evans, for the prosecution, and Mark Shepherd, a defence solicitor representing Mounsey.
Discussions centred on the current state of evidence in the case, and detailed background information being sought from a doctor on behalf of the defendant.
Judge Barker told both solicitors he was keen to make progress in the case. He adjourned the case and directed all parties to return to Carlisle Crown Court on August 23.
On that date, a decision will be made about whether Mounsey, of Whernside, Carlisle, will enter pleas to the charges.
In the meantime she remains remanded in custody.
