The 15-year-old was charged with two counts of actual bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place

Ponders End Youth Centre in South Street

Detectives investigating a stabbing at Ponders End Youth Centre have charged a teenager in connection with the incident.

A 15-year-old boy was charged on Friday, 28th July with two counts of actual bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He was due to appear in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Youth Court on Saturday, 29th July. Due to his age, he cannot be named.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 2.38pm on Thursday, 27th July to reports of a stabbing at a youth centre in South Street, Enfield.

“Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service. A 16-year-old boy was found with a slash injury to his neck. He was taken to hospital where his condition was assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.”

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