Man in court after 14-year-old boy found stabbed
A man was charged after a boy, 14, was found with stab wounds at a property in Pontefract
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An 18-year-old man has appeared in court after a 14-year-old boy was found with stab wounds at a property in Pontefract.
Police were called to assist the ambulance service at a property in Eastbourne View just after 19:30 BST on Sunday. Two people were arrested at the scene, West Yorkshire Police said.
The victim was taken to hospital where he was treated for injuries not thought to be life-threatening, officers added.
Alfie Clarke, 18, appeared at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Tuesday charged with wounding with intent and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. He was remanded into custody and is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 24 June.
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