Three boys have been charged in connection with the stabbing of a 13-year-old in Manor Park.

He was stabbed shortly before 7pm in Gainsborough Avenue on Thursday, April 5.

Two 16-year-olds and one thirteen-year-old have all been charged under joint enterprise with section 18 wounding with intent.

One of the 16-year-olds and the 13-year-old have also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

The victim remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

None of the boys can be named for legal reasons.