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A teenager arrested on suspicion of murder following the stabbing of two people on Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth has been released.

If you were parked in the church car park or were nearby and witnessed this assault, contact Dorset Police.

Two knife arches were used by Dorset Police and the British Transport Police at Bournemouth Station on Thursday (16 May).

A major campaign to educate young people on the dangers of knife crime has been launched across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 

This week marks Sceptre, a national week of action to tackle knife crime, which will run until Sunday 19 May 2024.

The family of Cameron Hamilton have paid tribute to the teenager, following the conviction of the man who killed him.

One man has been charged and further arrests have been made following an investigation by detectives into an alleged assault in Boscombe.

Cameron Horler, 19, admitted charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article.

The three incidents took place in the centre of Bournemouth on Sunday 14 January, with a Bournemouth man arrested in possession of a knife.

553 knives have been surrendered in public bins in Hampshire, and a further 28 were surrendered or seized in Dorset, in a week-long initiative.