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Girl, 14, charged with attempted murder after schoolgirl seriously injured in stabbing in Welsh village

The girl was also charged with possession of a bladed weapon

A 14-YEAR-old girl has been charged with attempted murder after a schoolgirl was seriously injured in a stabbing in a Welsh village.

Cops said the knifing happened in Neath shortly after 7pm on Thursday.

A police car in the Coelbren area of Neath after a schoolgirl was stabbed
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A police car in the Coelbren area of Neath after a schoolgirl was stabbedCredit: Athena

The schoolgirl was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and remains there in a serious condition.

A 14-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.

She has been remanded into custody and will appear at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court on Monday.

A spokespersonn said: "Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating after a girl was allegedly stabbed in an incident that took place in the Coelbren area of Neath shortly after 7pm on Thursday, November 16."

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Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to call Dyfed-Powys Police on 101, quoting reference DP-20231116-337.

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