Teen stabbed in Trowbridge: man charged with GBH after late-night attack

A 15-year-old boy suffered knife injuries to his ear and hand in Trowbridge. An 18-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.

Trowbridge stabbing: 18-year-old charged after teenager seriously injured

An 18-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent following a stabbing in Trowbridge that left a 15-year-old boy with serious knife injuries, wiltshiretimes.co.uk reports.

Officers were called to a footpath near the railway bridge between Drynham Road and Sparrow Street at around 1am on Tuesday, 21 July. The teenager was found with injuries to his ear and hand; police previously indicated he may also have sustained a severed finger.

Kurtis Moore, of no fixed abode, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent under Section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act, possession of a knife in a public place, and theft of a motor vehicle. Moore has appeared before Salisbury magistrates and the case is due to proceed through the courts.

A second 15-year-old boy, arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, has been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.

Wiltshire Police said they would not be providing regular updates on the victim's condition, but confirmed officers remain in contact with medical staff. A force spokesperson said: "We are not able to provide a running condition check in relation to this case. However, should the victim's condition deteriorate, which could also change any potential charges, we will provide an update if appropriate."

Detectives are continuing to investigate and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage from the area at the time to come forward. Anyone with doorbell, dashcam or mobile phone footage is asked to email [email protected], quoting log number 54260087714. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

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