A 12-year-old boy has been charged following a stabbing Ilford this week.

A man, 20, was stabbed in Marlands Road, Ilford, shortly before 4pm on Thursday, March 11.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and the victim was taken to an east London hospital where his injuries were assessed as non-life threatening.

A 12-year-old boy was arrested at the scene and charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article on Friday.

He was remanded in custody and will appear at Barkingside Youth Court on Saturday, March 13.

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