A MAN has been charged after a man was left with a punctured lung following a stabbing.

Andrew Williams, was wanted following an incident in Thornfield Avenue, Waterfoot, where a man was left with a punctured lung and other serious injuries on September 8.

The victim was taken to Royal Manchester Hospital where his condition was described as serious.

Williams, 25, was arrested yesterday and charged with wounding with intent and is due to appear before Blackburn Magistrates' Court today.