Three teens have been charged with attempted murder after a 15-year-old was discovered gravely injured at a residence, police said.
Officers were dispatched to a residence in Ravenna Road, Hylton Red House, Sunderland, shortly before 5 a.m. on Wednesday.
Inside the residence, emergency personnel discovered a youngster with many cuts to his back that were presumed to have been caused by a blade.
Northumbria Police said the kid was transported to hospital and is in stable condition.
His injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.
Following a police investigation that resulted in six arrests, two boys, ages 17 and 16, and a 15-year-old girl have been charged with attempted murder.
The teenagers, who could not be identified by the media due to their age, were scheduled to appear before South Tyneside Magistrates on Friday.
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Atkinson stated, “This is clearly a very serious incident that may cause understandable concern in our communities.”
“Thankfully, the injured boy is expected to survive despite his injuries and we will continue to offer his family any support they need at this difficult time.”