Detectives investigating the serious assault of a 16-year-old boy in east London have charged a teenager with attempted murder

Grace Turner

Published: 9:04 am March 24, 2023

Updated: 10:06 am October 8, 2025

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A 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a stabbing on board a Route 158 bus on Blackhorse Lane, E17, at about 15:15hrs on Tuesday, 21 March.

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He was charged on Thursday, 23 March and will appear at Stratford Youth Court on Friday, 24 March.

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