A 15-year-old boy who was arrested in connection with a stabbing in Newmarket in April has denied an offence of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
A 15-year-old boy who was arrested in connection with a stabbing in Newmarket in April has denied an offence of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The teenager, who cannot be named because of his age, entered his not guilty plea at a hearing at Ipswich Crown Court on Monday August 3.
Officers were called at around 7.30pm on Wednesday April 22, to reports that a boy, aged 15, had been stabbed in Elizabeth Avenue.
The victim was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, for treatment.
The defendant, who comes from Newmarket, was arrested on April 22 in connection with the incident and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
He was subsequently charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
Judge Emma Peters adjourned the case until September 11 when a further hearing will take place.
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