Teenager charged with attempted murder after boy, 14, stabbed while answering door in Levenshulme

A teenager has been charged with attempted murder after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed in Manchester.

Officers were called to Stovell Avenue, Levenshulme at around 8pm on Monday 26 February, after reports a boy had been injured when answering the door.

A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with attempted murder.

He will appear at Manchester Youth Magistrates Court on Thursday, 29 February.

A 41-year-old woman arrested has been released on bail.

Police say the victim remains in a serious condition in hospital.

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