A TEENAGE girl accused of slashing a student across the face and neck five times with a razor blade is due to appear in court again today.

The 17-year-old, from Bury, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Bury Youth Court on Friday (May 27) charged with intentional wounding and possessing a dangerous weapon.

The girl is alleged to have attacked 18-year-old Bury College student Sabby Mir in an underpass close to Market Street, last Thursday.

The victim was treated for wounds to the right eye, neck and throat at a specialist unit at Wythenshawe Hospital The tearful defendant, who is not a student at the college, did not speak during the half-hour hearing. No plea was entered and she was granted conditional bail until today's hearing.

l Staff at Bury College have been praised for their swift response in helping the victim receive treatment at the college.

College Principal, Lauran Chatburn, added: “We are obviously very concerned about our learner.

“We are in touch with the family and will be continuing to communicate with them to offer support.

“Bury College takes the safety and welfare of students very seriously and staff were commended for their actions.”