A teenage boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after an alleged late-night assault in Weston-super-Mare. The incident took place on High Street around 10 p.m. on March 31.
The charged teenager, who remains anonymous due to his age, appeared at North Somerset Magistrates' Court on Thursday, May 7.
In connection with the same event, a second teenage boy was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. He has since been released on conditional bail while investigations continue.
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Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the charges and court appearance in a statement, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the inquiry.