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Teenager charged after boy's hand is partially severed in Sydney assault
A 15-year-old faces grievous bodily harm and bail breach charges following a stabbing in Redfern.
The short version
- New South Wales police arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with an alleged knife assault in Redfern.
- A 17-year-old victim suffered severe injuries resulting in the near-complete amputation of his hand.
- The suspect was refused bail and is scheduled to appear before a children's court.
Key facts
- Emergency services were called around 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday to a car park on Morehead Road in Redfern, finding a 17-year-old with a partially severed hand.[The Guardian]
- Paramedics transported the victim to the hospital with significant injuries to his right arm.[The Guardian]
- Police stopped a vehicle on Redfern Street early Thursday morning and arrested a 15-year-old suspect.[The Guardian]
- The 15-year-old was charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and breaching bail, and was refused bail prior to his court appearance.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- It remains unconfirmed whether surgeons were able to successfully reattach the victim's hand.[The Guardian]
Sources
- Boy charged after teenager's hand nearly cut off in SydneyThe Guardian - World