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A 17-year-old boy is due to appear in court after being charged following a knife attack.

A teenager was attacked with a knife on a footpath between Skelmersdale Library and Poundstretcher at 12.20pm on Monday.

Police said he suffered a glancing blow to his arm and his coat was ripped.

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A 17-year-old boy was arrested yesterday and has now been charged with section 18 attempted wounding with intent and possession of a knife/bladed article in a public place.

He was remanded to appear at Preston Youth Court today.

Teenager to appear in court in connection with knife attack