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Teenager charged after Bacchus Marsh stabbing

Police have charged a boy following an alleged stabbing in Bacchus Marsh on Wednesday, November 16.

Emergency services were called to Bennett Street, Bacchus Marsh about 11.20am after reports a teenage boy had been stabbed in the stomach.

A 15-year-old boy from the western suburbs was taken to hospital for treatment with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

A 17-year-old boy from the western suburbs was arrested and was interviewed by detectives on Sunday, November 20.

He has been charged with intentionally causing injury, reckless conduct endangering life and use of a controlled weapon without a lawful excuse.

He was remanded in custody to appear before a children’s court.

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