Third person charged in connection with stabbing in Royal Wootton Bassett

A third teenager has been charged in connection with the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in the New Road area of Royal Wootton Bassett on Monday evening.

The 17-year-old from Royal Wootton Bassett, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with possession of a knife blade in a public place, section 18 GBH wounding with intent, and section 18 attempted wounding with intent.

He appeared at Swindon Youth Court this morning and pleaded guilty to all three offences. He was released on bail until July 15th when he will reappear back at court.

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Two other teenagers were earlier charged with possession of a knife blade in a public place and section 18 GBH with intent and appeared at Swindon Youth Court yesterday.

A 15-year-old boy from Royal Wootton Bassett pleaded guilty and was released on bail until July 15th when he will reappear at Swindon Youth Court.

A 17-year-old from Swindon did not enter a plea and was remanded to Youth Detention Accommodation until June 10th when he will reappear at court.

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