A 12 year old boy has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly throwing a kitchen knife at a 10 year old boy in Labasa last Friday.

The boy will appear in court tomorrow as magistrate court proceedings could not go ahead today due to the unavailability of a magistrate.

Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atuanisa Sokomuri said that the alleged incident took place when the two were playing.

It is alleged that the 12 year old threw a kitchen knife which struck the victim's stomach.

The victim is admitted at the Labasa hospital in a critical condition.

Story By: Ronal Deo.