Man charged following stabbing in Thatto Heath

We have charged a man following a serious assault at a pub in Thatto Heath, St Helens on Saturday (6 August).
 
Officers were called to reports of a man having been stabbed at the Vine Tavern on Elephant Lane at about 8.55pm.
 
When officers arrived the man was being treated by paramedics for stab wounds to his arms, chest and head. It is believed that two offenders, one armed with a knife, were involved in the attack.
 
The victim remains in hospital where he is being treatment for his injuries which are  described as serious, but not life threatening. 
 
Gareth Parr, 19 years, of Gibbons Avenue, St Helens was arrested and has now been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public place. 
 
He has been remanded into custody to appear at South Sefton Magistrates Court today (Monday 8 August).