A 36 year old man has been charged with assault with intent to rob in connection with the stabbing of a 19 year old man in Stevenage on Friday September 13.

Abdul Shahid, of Whitesmead Road in Stevenage will appear at Hatfield Remand Court this morning (Tuesday).

The incident took place at a flat in Harrow Court. The victim remains in a stable condition in hospital.

A second man who was arrested in connection with the incident has been granted conditional bail while the investigation continues.