Crime
Southport
Southport teenager charged over serious assault on 16-year-old girl
A teenager has been charged following a serious assault on a 16-year-old girl in Southport earlier this month.
We received a report that on the evening of Monday 12 October, the victim was walking along Ash Street with two friends when she was assaulted by another female in what was described as an unprovoked attack.
The 16-year-old suffered a serious facial injury and received hospital treatment.
Following extensive enquiries, detectives arrested a teenager in connection with the incident.
A 17-year-old girl from Southport, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to her age, has been charged with Section 18 assault, grievous bodily harm with intent.
She has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Merseyside Youth Remand Court .
