Teenager charged over Leicester bus station knife attack

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The attack happened at Haymarket Bus Station in Belgrave Gate

A teenager was due to appear in court after being charged over a knife attack at a bus station in Leicester.

Police said they were called to Haymarket at about 15:30 BST on Monday.

The victim, 17, was taken to hospital for treatment to arm and leg wounds, but Leicestershire Police said he has since been discharged.

A 15-year-old has been charged with wounding with intent and threatening a person with a bladed article and possession of a bladed article.

Leicestershire Police said the youth was due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

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