Man charged over Christmas Eve stabbing

Image caption, The attack happened in Cromwell Street in Gloucester
  • Author, Leigh Boobyer
  • Role, BBC News, Gloucestershire

Police have charged a 22-year-old man over a stabbing on Christmas Eve in Gloucester.

The attack happened at an address on Cromwell Street at about 01:40 GMT on Tuesday, Gloucestershire Police said.

Police said Daniel Mann, of Leominster Road, Dymock, in the Forest of Dean, was charged with three offences.

A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with several wounds but he has since been discharged, police said.

Mr Mann was charged on Christmas Day with common assault, section 18 wounding with intent and threatening a person with an offensive weapon, police said.

He was remanded in custody and was due to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court later.

Anyone who lives in the surrounding area with information or footage between the times of 01:25 GMT and 03:10 GMT was asked to contact police.

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