Sneinton: Man charged after Easter Sunday church stabbing

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Image caption, The attack took place outside St Stephen's Church in Sneinton

A 20-year-old man has been charged after a stabbing outside a church following an Easter service.

Police were called to St Stephen's Church in Sneinton, Nottingham, at about 10:50 BST on Sunday.

A man, in his 40s, who the Church of England says is a regular at the congregation, was taken to hospital and underwent surgery for injuries to his stomach.

His condition is not believed to be life-threatening, police say.

Joseph Easom-Cooper, 20, of Dale Street, Sneinton, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of a bladed article in a public place, and possession of cannabis.

He remains in custody and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

Det Sgt Andy Buxton, said: "We do believe that this was a self-contained incident and want to reiterate our earlier message that we don't believe there to be a wider risk to the public."

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