Boy, 17, charged after teen stabbed in town centre
A teenager was stabbed near Blackburn Bus Station on Ainsworth Street
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A 17-year-old boy has been charged after a teenager was stabbed near a town centre bus station.
The victim was stabbed in the leg at about 20:30 BST on Saturday near Blackburn Bus Station on Ainsworth Street, Lancashire Police said.
He was taken to hospital for treatment. The injury is not life-threatening, the force added.
The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to his age, has been charged with wounding with intent and possession of a knife or bladed article in a public place.
He has also been charged with common assault of an emergency worker and possession of a Class B drug.
Police are appealing for witnesses or footage of the incident to contact the force.
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