Teenage boy charged after serious assault in Harlow

It happened on Saturday night

Author: Jon BurkePublished 9th Jul 2024

A teenage boy has been charged, after a serious assault in Harlow.

Police were called to reports of an assault in the area of Gilden Way playing fields, shortly after 10pm on Saturday 6 July.

It was found a teenage boy had suffered a serious wound to his head which is not believed to be life-threatening.

He continues to receive hospital treatment.

Officers attended and, following enquiries at the scene and searches of the nearby area, detained a suspect by 10.15pm.

A 15-year-old boy, from Harlow, has been charged with wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, assault by beating and using threatening or abusive words or behaviour.

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