POLICE have confirmed that three teenagers arrested for stabbing a 17-year-old boy have been charged for the offence.

Amy Lewis, 19, of New Park Road, Shrewsbury, Jack Davison, 18, of New Century Court, Oswestry, and a 16-year-old from Oswestry were all charged with causing grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

A spokesman for West Mercia Police confirmed they had been charged and were bailed by court in August.

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They added: "Three young people have been charged after an incident in Oswestry.

"They all appeared at Shrewsbury Crown Court on August 19 and were bailed.

"The charges relate to an incident in Welsh Walls within the Brynhafod Playing Fields on Tuesday, August 16."

The incident happened around 1am on the road close to the town centre, after the boy was stabbed and taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham with serious injuries.

The trio will appear at Shrewsbury Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on Monday, September 19.