Tuesday 2 February 2016

Teenager charged following machete attack

A TEENAGER from Chelmsley Wood has appeared in  court charged in connection with a machete attack last month.
Carl Gamble, 19, of Lowerstack Croft, was arrested yesterday (Monday) and subsequently charged with wounding and possession of a weapon in public.
The incident happened on Tile Cross Road last Monday morning (January 25). A 50-year-old man suffered serious injuries in the attack and and spent two days in hospital. He has since been discharged and police said he was currently recuperating with his family.
A 29-year-old, previously arrested on suspicion of assault, remains on police bail and inquiries are ongoing.
Officers continue to appeal for witnesses to the attack and anyone with information should call 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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