Three teenagers charged with attempted murder after Taunton stabbing

It happened in Taunton on Saturday

Author: Olivia MounsorPublished 20th Feb 2023

Two 17-year-olds and an 18-year-old have been charged with attempted murder, after a man was stabbed in Taunton.

Police say the three teenagers, who are all from Taunton, remain in police custody at this time.

Hamza Mahmoud, who is 18 along with two other teenagers, who can't be named for legal reasons, are due to appear before Magistrates Court today (20/02).

A man, in his 20s, suffered multiple stab wounds in the attack in the park area between Baldwin Road and Monmouth Road, Halcon, just before 3.30pm on Saturday.

Thankfully his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.

Police are continuing their investigations into what happened, and are asking people with information to get in touch.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, using reference number 5223039800.

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