Teen charged after Scunthorpe stabbing

The victim was left with life-threatening injuries

Jake Gow appeared in court this morning (7th January)
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 7th Jan 2026
Last updated 7th Jan 2026

A man has been charged after another was left with life-threatening injuries following a reported stabbing in Scunthorpe.

Officers say they were called out on Sunday (4th January) to reports of an altercation.

The victim was reportedly stabbed in the lower back.

The two are believed to be known to each other.

19-year-old Jake Gow has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.

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