9 Jan 2009

Arrest following Levin stabbing

4:30 pm on 9 January 2009

A 22-year-old Levin man has been charged after the stabbing of two teenaged boys in the town early on Friday.

A 16-year-old and an 18-year-old were injured in the incident which happened at the intersection of Weraroa Road and York Street about 4.45am on Friday.

Police say neither teenager suffered life-threatening injuries, however both received treatment and the 18-year-old requires surgery.

The arrested man was due to face two charges in the Levin District Court of causing grievous bodily harm.