Teenager denies shopping centre attempted murder
GoogleA 16-year-old boy has denied charges of attempted murder and affray in connection with the stabbing of another teenager in May.
Police found the 15-year-old victim with stab wounds after being called to an underpass near The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, on the evening of Monday 26 May.
The teenage suspect pleaded not guilty when he appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday, and a trial date was set for November.
A second 16-year-old boy also pleaded not guilty to affray and assault causing actual bodily harm. Neither can be named due to their age.
A total of nine people were arrested in connection with the incident and three were charged.
A third 16-year-old has already received a a 12-month youth referral order after pleading guilty to possessing an offensive weapon and affray at Bristol Magistrates on 25 June.
The other six people arrested remain on police bail while investigations continue.
Avon and Somerset Police have said the victim is "making good progress with his recovery".
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