Two teenage boys have been charged with attempted GBH and possession of an offensive weapon after a violent incident involving a twelve-year-old at London Bridge station.
The two seventeen-year-olds appeared at Highbury Magistrates Court on Thursday, February 16.
One was charged with attempted GBH, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a class A drug.
The other was charged with attempted GBH, possession of an offensive weapon, and possession of a class B drug.
On Tuesday, February 14, at 6.10pm, officers were called to London Bridge station to reports that a boy, aged twelve, was being assaulted and threatened with a knife by two assailants.
Police rushed to the scene, recovering two knives and arresting two seventeen-year-olds who were later charged.
Horrified bystanders praised station staff who were said to have “acted bravely”.
The victim is not believed to have sustained any injuries.
The accused have been remanded in custody until their next appearance.