Police have laid charges against four youths who allegedly hacked one of their friends with a knife yesterday.

Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said the four have been charged with act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and are expected to appear in the Nausori Court tomorrow.

The group was drinking mentholated spirit when an argument developed which resulting in the hacking.

The youth is fighting for his life at the Lautoka hospital.