A MAN has been charged with attempted murder following a serious crash in the New Forest.

Peter Tillman is due in court today to face the charge following the collision on the A337 between Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst.

The 71-year-old, of Manchester Road, Sway, has also been charged with dangerous driving.

It comes after crash involving a Jaguar and a Mini, happened at 7.10pm on Tuesday.

The driver of the Mini, a 33-year-old woman, from Dorset and the passenger of the Jaguar, a 59-year-old woman Sway, suffered minor injuries and were taken to Southampton General Hospital.