Girl Charged With Bury Assault

A 16 year old girl is charged after a attack in Bury town centre.

It happened just before 2.50pm on Thursday 26 May 2011 at the Woodbury Centre on Market Street.

Police discovered an 18 year old woman had been assaulted at a nearby subway off Haymarket Street and was taken to hospital for treatment to serious facial injuries.

The 16 year old girl who can't be named for legal reasons has been charged with Section 18 Assault (causing grievious bodily harm with intent) and possession of a bladed weapon.

She will appear at Bury Youth Court on Friday Morning.