Boy charged with attempted murder in Nottinghamshire
The 14 year old is due in court
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and carrying a bladed article.
The incident happened on Friday 17 April just before 4pm near Wensley Road in Woodthorpe.
The female victim, aged 13, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Her condition is currently described as stable.
The 14-year-old suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear before Nottingham Youth Court today.
Superintendent James Woolley, who manages county policing, said:
"Officers are supporting the victim and her family through this traumatic incident.
"We understand the impact an incident like this will have on the local community.
"I would like to reassure the public we are doing everything we can to understand the circumstances that has led to this attack.
"We have arrested and charged a 14-year-old boy with attempted murder."