A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a stabbing.

Benjamin De-Silva, 31, of Ham Road in Shoreham, appeared at Worthing Magistrates Court on Saturday and was remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on Friday.

Patrick Dayneswood, 38, had part of his right lung removed after he was attacked with an eight-inch knife at a house in Ham Road.

Police and an ambulance were called at about 5.45pm on Thursday.

Mr Dayneswood was taken to Worthing Hospital, where his condition was described as critical but stable.