A 41-year-old father has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of his two young children.

Chris Grady, of no fixed abode and wearing a blue sweatshirt and trousers, spoke only to confirm his name when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court at 9.30am today.

He is accused of the attempted murder of his six-year-old son Ryan, and five-year-old daughter Gabrielle, at Evesham on Thursday morning.

No indication of plea was given and no application for bail was made by defence solicitor Jason Patel.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Worcester Crown Court on Thursday.