Yorkshire woman in court accused of attempting to smother elderly mother in hospital bed
A woman has appeared in court accused of trying to smother her elderly mother with a pillow as she lay in a hospital bed.
Susan Hardwick, 64, is charged with attempting to murder 88-year-old Joan Hardwick at Doncaster Royal Infirmary on July 24 .
The defendant, of Beech Road, Armthorpe, Doncaster, appeared by video-link at Sheffield Crown Court for a 15-minute hearing on Thursday.
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Hide AdThe court heard Joan Hardwick, who was in hospital receiving end-of-life care at the time of the alleged incident, was also found with a cut to the back of her neck.
Her daughter was remanded in custody by Judge Jeremy Richardson KC who said she would go on trial sometime in mid-2025.
No pleas were entered.
Susan Hardwick will next appear for a hearing at the same court on October 25 .