Three people remanded following attempted murder charges in Northampton

Three people have been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Northampton.

On Monday, 19 May, a 17-year-old boy was attacked on Abington Street. He sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital.

Today (Thursday, 22 May), three individuals appeared before Northampton Magistrates’ Court charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. They were remanded in custody.

The accused are Hamza Zaki Sharif, 23, of Simons Walk, Northampton, and two boys aged 17 and 16 from Northampton, who cannot be named for legal reasons.

Their next court hearing is scheduled for 3 July at Northampton Crown Court.

Northamptonshire Police have asked witnesses or anyone with information to call 101, quoting incident number 25000289631.

For those who prefer not to speak directly to the police, the independent charity Crimestoppers offers a 100 per cent anonymous service. They can be contacted online or by calling 0800 555 111.

Support for witnesses is also available through Voice, the victim and witness support service for Northamptonshire, on 0300 303 1965.

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