A 19-year-old woman has been charged with assault and beating after a teenage boy was stabbed last month.

Leah Christie of Bushfields, Loughton will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on September 12.

Police were called at around 4.20pm on Wednesday July 25 to reports of a stabbing in Mason Way, Waltham Abbey.

The victim’s injuries were non-life threatening.

An 18-year-old man has previously been charged with wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon and is next due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on August 28.