A girl has been left seriously injured in a stabbing. Dyfed-Powys police said it was investigating the incident which took place in Coelbren area of Neath shortly after 7pm on Thursday, November 16.
The victim was taken to hospital with "serious" injuries and remains there in a stable condition, the force added. The suspect, a 14-year-old girl, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article and has been remanded into custody. For the latest court and crime news sign up to our newsletter here.
She will appear at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court on Monday, November 20. A spokesman for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating after a girl was allegedly stabbed in an incident that took place in the Coelbren area of Neath shortly after 7pm on Thursday, November 16. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries where she remains in a stable condition.
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"A 14-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article. She has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Merthyr Magistrates Court on Monday, November 20."
Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, quoting reference DP-20231116-337, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
