Four youths charged following serious assault in Runcorn

Detectives investigating the serious assault of a woman in Runcorn have now charged four youths in connection with the incident.

The youths, who are all from Runcorn, have been charged with the following offences:

• A 12-year-old girl was charged with two counts of assault
• A 14-year-old boy was charged with assault.
• A 13-year-old boy was charged with section 18 wounding with intent and grievous bodily harm.
• A 13-year-old girl was charged with assault and section 18 wounding with intent.

They have all been bailed to appear at Warrington Youth Court on Thursday 8 September.

The charges relate to an incident at Trident Retail Park on Saturday 14 May where a 20-year-old woman sustained serious injuries.