A 16-year-old boy has been charged with stabbing another teenager.

The incident took place near the railway station in Ebbsfleet Walk.

A teenage boy received arm injuries consistent with a stab wound and was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital on Wednesday, November 4. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Officers investigating the incident arrested a 16-year-old boy the same day.

The suspect, who is from Canterbury, has since been charged with grievous bodily harm, possessing a knife in a public place and possessing cannabis.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Folkestone Youth Court today.

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