Boy, 12, charged over stabbing of man in east London
The child is due to appear in youth court accused of robbery and possession of a bladed article after a 20-year-old was wounded.
Saturday 13 March 2021 14:23, UK
A 12-year-old boy has been charged over the stabbing of a man in east London.
Scotland Yard said officers were called to Marlands Road, Ilford, just before 4pm on Thursday where a 20-year-old man was found with stab wounds.
He was taken to an east London hospital where his injuries were assessed as non-life threatening.
The boy was arrested at the scene and taken into custody.
He was charged on Friday with robbery and possession of a bladed article.
He was due to appear at Barkingside Youth Court on Saturday.