A TEENAGER has appeared in court charged with possession of a bladed article and wounding with intent.

The 17-year-old boy appeared at Manchester and Salford Youth Court yesterday, and has been remanded in custody until Monday, April 15.

Police were called to the Travelodge, in River Street, Bolton, at about 2.10am on Saturday.

An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital with stab wounds to his lower back.