Teenager appears in court over Rotherham town centre stabbings

A TEENAGER has appeared in court charged in connection with two stabbings in the town centre.
By David Parker
Published 13th Jul 2021, 17:36 BST
Updated 13th Jul 2021, 17:43 BST
The scene on High Street last WednesdayThe scene on High Street last Wednesday
The scene on High Street last Wednesday

 

The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with two offences of Section 18 wounding with intent in connection with an incident in High Street last Wednesday and another on Spring Walk last Thursday.

A 30-year-old was taken to hospital with serious stab wounds after the incident on High Street, while a 39-year-old man suffered stab wounds in the Spring Walk incident the following day.

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    The 16-year-old was remanded into youth detention and is due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on August 9.

    A second 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy, who were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the stabbings, have been bailed pending further enquiries, the spokeswoman said.