A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has pleaded not guilty to actual bodily harm and possession of a knife.

The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared at Merseyside Youth Court.

The 15-year-old, from Moss Bank, has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in relation to an alleged incident on February 8.

The boy is also accused of having a knife in his possession in a public place in Clinkham Wood on the same date.

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The teenager pleaded not guilty to both charges at the court.

He was granted unconditional bail until the date of his trial.

The 15-year-old is scheduled to appear back in court on October 1.