Four charged after teenager stabbed in 'horrific' east London attack

Four suspects have been charged following a stabbing in Newham which left a boy with life-threatening injuries.

Police were called to reports of a stabbing at 16:00hrs on Saturday, 26 July on Charlemont Road, Newham.

A 14-year old-boy was found with stab wounds and taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Five boys, two aged 17, one aged 16 and one aged 14 - all from Newham - were arrested in relation to this matter on Tuesday, 29 July.

Four of those have been charged with attempted murder. They will appear in Stratford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 30 July.

The fifth teenage boy was released on bail pending further enquiries.

There are additional police officers deployed to the area for the reassurance of the local community.

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