Teenager charged after two youths suffer knife injuries in Northampton incident
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with multiple offences after two people were stabbed in Northampton on Friday June 5, Northamptonshire Police have confirmed.
A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: “The teenager, who can’t be named due to his age, has been charged with wounding with intent, violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.
“He will appear at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, June 8.
“Detectives investigating the incident which took place in East Oval, Kings Heath, at around 8.35pm would still like to speak to anyone who may have any information about what happened.
“During the altercation, two teenagers aged 17 and 18 were found with knife injuries and taken to hospital for treatment. A 20-year-old man is also believed to have sustained a minor injury in the incident but left the scene before police arrival,” the spokesperson added. “The 18-year-old remains in hospital where he is receiving treatment for serious injuries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO.
Please quote incident number 26000327776 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.