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Youth in court over former Marine stabbing in Mitcham
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The stabbing of Matthew Stevenson-Webber and his father occurred on Tuesday night.
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Another 17-year-old, two 19-year-olds and a 20-year-old were questioned and bailed over the attack.
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A youth has appeared in court over the stabbing of a former trainee Royal Marine and his father in south London.
Matthew Stevenson-Webber, 24, was stabbed in the back in the attack in Mitcham on Tuesday night.
His father Craig Joseph-Webber, 45, was stabbed in the head and is in a critical but stable condition.
The 17-year-old from Birmingham appeared before Wimbledon magistrates charged with grievous bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon.
Another 17-year-old, two 19-year-olds and a 20-year-old who were also questioned over the attack were bailed pending further inquiries.
Mr Stevenson-Webber is expected to be discharged from hospital shortly.
He joined the Royal Marines in 2007, but left due to a training injury.
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