Man arrested after 16-year-old boy stabbed in Burnley park

Police have arrested a man after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in a Burnley park.

Officers were called around 1-50pm yesterday to a report of an assault in Hargher Clough Park. It was reported a 16-year-old boy had been stabbed, suffering a minor head injury.

Kyle Kaylor (19) of Cog Lane, was arrested on suspicion of assault and charged with Section 18 - attempted wounding with intent and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. He is due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

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