Harrogate stabbing: Three boys aged 13, 15 and 16 charged

The attack happened in the early hours of Friday morning

Three teenage boys have been charged with robbery and wounding with intent after a man was stabbed in Harrogate.

The man in his 30s was seriously hurt in an attack near the Victoria shopping centre early on Friday.

The boys - aged 13, 15 and 16 - were arrested a short time later on suspicion of attempted murder and later charged with lesser offences.

The 15-year-old is also charged with possession of a 13in knife and possession of cannabis.

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The boys appeared before York Magistrates' Court, where the 16-year-old and 15-year-old were remanded in a youth detention centre.

The 13-year-old was granted conditional bail.

All three are due to appear at Harrogate Youth Court on 8 January.

The victim, who has not been named, received cuts to his face, back and leg, which the police said were serious but not life-threatening.

Witnesses and anyone with information about the attack, which happened just before 14:40 GMT on 3 January, is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police.