Teenagers charged after boy attacked with weapons

Bea Swallow
BBC News, Wiltshire
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The 14-year-old victim, now aged 15, sustained serious injuries in the attack

Six teenagers have been charged with GBH after a 14-year-old boy was attacked with weapons outside a school.

Wiltshire Police said the victim was assaulted outside St Joseph's Catholic College in Swindon, Wiltshire, at about 15:15 GMT on 12 March last year.

The teenagers, aged between 13 and 17, have each been charged with section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent.

Two of the teenagers, aged 13 and 17, have also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

All six have all been bailed to appear before Swindon Youth Court on 30 April.

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