A LANGLEY teenager will appear in court this morning (Thursday, December 7), accused of seriously injuring a 17-year-old boy during a stabbing.

The boy was critically injured when stabbed in the neck during a disturbance in Market Place, Wednesbury, just after midday on Tuesday, December 5. He continues to receive hospital treatment.

Another 17-year-old, from Langley, was arrested by officers at the scene and was last night (Wednesday) charged with the offences of possession of a Class B drug, wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He will appear before Dudley Magistrates Court this morning.