A Canberra man accused of stabbing another person in the chest was charged with attempted murder on Tuesday.
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Russell Te-Rangi Walker, 29, of Bonython had previously been facing a charge of intentionally inflicting grievous bodily harm over the incident.
He appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court and pleaded not guilty to those charges and to one charge of possessing a black-handled kitchen knife with intent.
"About 9.15pm, Friday 28 June 2019, ACT Policing were called to an address in Bonython with reports a man had been stabbed," police said in a statement.
"On arrival, police located a man with a stab wound to the middle of his upper chest. A knife was located a short distance away from the victim."
The victim was taken to hospital and Mr Walker was arrested at the scene.
"Police will allege [Mr Walker] and the victim had an altercation that lead to the stabbing," they said.
Mr Walker was remanded in custody and his case will return to court in September.
Police ask anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or at the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6411711.
