A TEENAGE girl has been charged in relation to the assault of a 14-year-old boy in Nantwich.

The 15-year-old, from Crewe, was arrested on Sunday, May 1, following an incident in a field off Wall Lane, Nantwich on Saturday, April 30.

Following questioning the girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with assault by beating and affray.

The girl has been released on conditional bail and is set to appear at South and East Cheshire Youth Court on Wednesday, July 27.