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ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA<\/em><\/p>

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Juvenile Charged in Wounding Incident<\/em><\/p>

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St. John\u2019s, Antigua and Barbuda, Friday, 26 September 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police have arrested and charged a 12-year-old boy in connection with the wounding of a 15-year-old boy.<\/p>

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The incident occurred around 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 15, on Tanner Street. The victim was reportedly attacked and stabbed about his body with a sharp object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The injured teen was transported to the hospital, where he remains in the Intensive Care Unit. The accused has since been charged with Unlawful Wounding, and the matter has been referred to the Child Justice Board.<\/p>

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