Preston man, 22, arrested after teen slashed in face at Glover's Court

A 22-year-old Preston man has been arrested after a teenager was slashed in the face.

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

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

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

“At 2.30pm yesterday, a 22-year-old man was arrested in Preston on suspicion of assault.”

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Zain Hussain, 22, of Holmrook Road, Preston, has been charged with Section 18 wounding with intent.

He's been remanded to appear at Preston Magistrates Court today.