Sedgley stabbing: Boy admits knife attack during confrontation with teenager
A 14-year-old boy has admitted stabbing another teenager in the stomach during a confrontation in the centre of a Black Country town.
The defendant pleaded guilty to wounding the 18-year-old with intent in Sedgley High Street on October 9 when he appeared before Wolverhampton Crown Court yesterday.
He further admitted having a knife.
Mr Stanley Reiz, defending, told the court that the 14-year-old had written a letter for the consideration of the court in which 'he apologises and acknowledges what he did'.
The boy was remanded in custody to allow a report to be prepared on him by the Youth Offending Service. He is expected to to be sentenced on December 2 when full details of the case will be outlined to the court.
Judge John Wait told him: "You have pleaded guilty to very serious charges but you will have the maximum amount of credit for having entered the pleas at this early stage. This will make a very real difference in due course."
The injured youth, who suffered a single stab wound, was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after the attack that occurred around 6pm but it was later reported that his condition had improved and he was recovering well.
The judge asked the prosecution to ensure there was a progress report on both the injury and its likely long term effects in time for the next hearing of the case.
A 15-year-old youth also arrested in connection with the stabbing was later released without charge.
