Derbyshire man charged after teen ‘stabbed’ and left fighting for life

A Derbyshire man has been charged after a teenager was left fighting for his life following an alleged stabbing.
By Michael Broomhead
Published 8th Oct 2021, 09:16 GMT
Updated 8th Oct 2021, 09:22 GMT
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Officers attended the Duke of St Albans pub on Bewcastle Road, Nottingham, at around 11.15pm on October 2 after receiving reports that a teenager had been stabbed at a private party.

Shaylon McCalla, 22, of North Street, Heanor, has now been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

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The 16-year-old who was allegedly stabbed remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.

Nottinghamshire Police investigating an alleged stabbing have charged a Derbyshire man.Nottinghamshire Police investigating an alleged stabbing have charged a Derbyshire man.
Nottinghamshire Police investigating an alleged stabbing have charged a Derbyshire man.

Detective Inspector Steve Wragg, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This incident has left a teenager fighting for his life in hospital and our thoughts remain with his family and friends.

“We have now charged a 22-year-old in relation to this matter and do believe it was an isolated incident with no wider risk posed to the public,” he added.