Teenage boy charged with attempted murder following stabbing of teenage girl in Gloucester

A teenage boy has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbing of a teenage girl in Gloucester on Sunday evening (28 January).

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court earlier today (Tuesday 30 January) where he was remanded into custody.

He is next due to appear at Gloucester Crown Court on Friday 1 March.

The charges relate to an incident which took place in the Kingsway area of Gloucester.

The victim of the stabbing, a 16-year-old girl, remains in hospital at this time.