A TEENAGE boy charged with GBH in connection with an alleged attack has appeared in court.

A 14-year-old boy, from St Helens, appeared before Merseyside Youth Court on Friday, May 31. 

The defendant cannot be identified due to automatic reporting restrictions because of his age.

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It is alleged that on December 22, 2022, the teenager unlawfully and maliciously inflicted grievous bodily harm upon a person in St Helens.

The case was adjourned with the teenager next due to appear before the youth court on Tuesday, June 25, when he will issue his plea to the charge.