A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a 15-year-old girl was stabbed in a North East street.

The 23-year-old, who had been arrested in connection with an attack on the teenage girl in Middlesbrough, has now been charged with attempted murder. He has been remanded in custody.

The incident happened at about 3pm on Thursday (June 22) on Premier Road, when a 15-year-old girl was stabbed by a man.

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The girl was taken to James Cook University Hospital with serious injuries. She remains in hospital in a stable condition.

The victim and offender were known to each other, and Cleveland Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

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Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information or was in the area at the time and has not yet spoken to Cleveland Police, is asked to get in touch.

Dial 101 and speak to the control room, quoting reference number SE23121727.

Alternatively, you can go to the 'Public Portal' and provide information and submit any CCTV, video footage or dashcam footage. You can access the Public Portal here