A teenager was charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed in the head.
Lancashire Police were called to Leyland Lane, Leyland at 7.38pm on Friday, April 21, following reports of a stabbing. Once officers arrived at the scene they found a man in his 20s with injuries to his head and body.
He was taken to hospital, where he was treated for life-changing injuries. Today police said a 16-year-old boy from Bootle – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was charged with attempted murder.
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He was remanded into custody to appear before Preston Magistrates Court tomorrow morning. An 18-year-old man from Leyland, also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, was released on bail pending further enquiries.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "We are continuing to appeal for witnesses who saw anything suspicious and anybody with mobile phone, CCTV or dashcam footage which could assist our enquiries to come forward. We are particularly interested in the streets in around The Spar in Leyland Lane and the Broadfield Drive area of Leyland between 7pm and 8.30pm.
"Call 101, quoting log 1321 of April 21, 2023."
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