Charges over alleged DV-related poison murder attempt

It is alleged the pesticide was put in a cup of tea the man prepared for the 66-year-old woman in September.

A man has been charged with causing poison to be taken with intention to murder. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)

The man has been charged with causing poison to be taken with intention to murder (DV), using poison to endanger life (DV) and using poison to inflict grievous bodily harm (DV).

The woman was treated in hospital but has since been released.

The bottle of insecticide has been sent for forensic testing.

The 61-year-old accused was refused bail and will face the Campbelltown Local Court on Wednesday.