A man who allegedly tried to strangle his former wife and also stabbed her with an iron rod in Muanikoso, Nasinu appeared in the Suva High Court today.

Dinesh Chand is charged with one count of attempted murder.

The alleged incident occurred on 22nd August this year.

The case has been adjourned to 7th February next year to fix the trial date.

State has indicated that it will call three witnesses.