He has been remanded into custody until sentencing.

A 22-year-old Preston who pleaded guilty after a teenage boy was slashed in the face will be sentenced next month.

Emergency services were called to Glover’s Court at around 6.20am on Sunday morning - July 12, after reports of a serious assault.

A spokesperson for the police said at the time: “We received a report of assault on Glover’s Court, Preston, around 6.20am.

“An 18-year-old was taken to hospital with a slash-type wound to his face.

“A 22-year-old man was arrested in Preston on suspicion of assault.”

Zain Hussain, 22, of Holmrook Road, Preston, was then charged with Section 18 wounding with intent.

Appearing at court today, he was remanded into custody until his sentencing which will take plave on Tuesday, December 1.

Sentencing date for Preston man, 22, who slashed teen in face in early morning attack at Glover’s Court