Skelmersdale teen charged after boy left with serious eye injury after crossbow incident on footbridge

By Sean Gleaves
Published 25th Jan 2023, 18:07 BST
Updated 25th Jan 2023, 18:08 BST
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A teenager has been charged after a boy was “jabbed in the eye” with a crossbow in Skelmersdale.

The victim was allegedly attacked on a footbridge near Glenburn Road and Windrows on January 10, leaving him seriously injured.

A 17-year-old boy from Skelmersdale was later arrested in connection with the incident.

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A teenager appeared in court after a boy was "jabbed in the eye" with a crossbow in SkelmersdaleA teenager appeared in court after a boy was "jabbed in the eye" with a crossbow in Skelmersdale
A teenager appeared in court after a boy was "jabbed in the eye" with a crossbow in Skelmersdale

He was later charged with Section 18 wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon

He was remanded to appear before Preston Magistrates Court on Wednesday (January 25).