Police were called to reports of a domestic incident in Warrington at around 7.20pm on Thursday 1 May, whereby an 83-year-old man sustained serious injuries.
Officers attended and arrested a 55-year-old man on suspicion of assault.
Following questioning, Ian Griffin, of Adlington Road, Wilmslow, has since been charged with threats to kill, criminal damage, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, and sending offensive messages by a public communication network.
Griffin was remanded in custody and is next set to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday 2 June.
