Second teenager charged over Ashton Aldi machete attack

Thursday, 15 February 2024 17:44

By Simon Drury

Another teenager has been charged over an alleged stabbing in the car park of Ashton's Aldi supermarket.

An 18-year-old male was taken to hospital after the reported stabbing last week.

Disney Cheben, of no fixed address, has now been charged in connection with the incident.

The 18-year-old has been charged on suspicion of violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.

Wilson Defreitus, of Curzon Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, was previously charged on suspicion of violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.

The 19-year-old has been remanded into custody.

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