Two 17-Year-Olds Deny Attempted Murder Charge in Rødovre Stabbing

Two 17-year-old boys have pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder following an incident outside a youth club in Rødovre on Wednesday evening. The alleged attack targeted a 16-year-old boy, resulting in a deep stab wound to his back that caused a punctured lung.

According to the prosecution, the two defendants acted in concert. One allegedly held the victim while the other inflicted the stab wound. While the 16-year-old survived the attack, and police have stated the injuries were not life-threatening, the severity of the incident has led to a closed-door preliminary hearing at the Court of Glostrup.

Parents of the accused teenagers and representatives from one of the boys' municipalities were present at the hearing. Police have been unable to contact representatives from the other boy's municipality, a standard procedure when a minor is arrested.

The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. near Islev School. The identities of the two 17-year-old boys are protected by a gag order. The judge granted the prosecution's request for a closed-door hearing, citing the early stage of the investigation, the possibility of more individuals being involved, and the need to question additional witnesses.

Rødovre Mayor Britt Jensen commented on the incident via Facebook, noting that approximately 30 young people were present when the stabbing occurred. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and details of the evidence against the two boys will not be made public due to the closed-door proceedings.