Two teenagers have been charged with attempted murder in connection with an incident in Warwick which left another teenager in hospital with serious head injuries. A 17-year-old boy continues to recover in hospital after he was allegedly attacked with a hammer in Tapping Way in the afternoon of Saturday, September 16.

Jake Coop, 18, of River Close, Leamington, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. A 16-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife in a public place.

Coop was remanded in custody to appear at Warwick Crown Court on October 17 after appearing in Coventry Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (19). The 16-year-old was bailed to appear at the same date at the crown court but the decision to bail him has been appealed by the Crown Prosecution Service. This appeal will be heard at Warwick Crown Court today.

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