Teenagers arrested following Bournemouth stabbing

Two teenagers were arrested following the stabbing of a man in the Lower Gardens near Bournemouth Pier on Bank Holiday Monday 26 August.

Dorset Police received the report at 6.20pm and subsequently officers and the ambulance service attended. The victim, a local man in his twenties, was taken to hospital with an injury that is not life-threatening.

Following further enquiries, a 17-year-old boy from East Dorset was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and released under investigation.

A 16-year-old boy from Bournemouth was also arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and released on police bail while enquiries continue. 

Detective Inspector Chris Bradford, of BCP CID, said: “We have been continuing to carry out a detailed investigation and have now made two arrests.

“I would like to ask anyone with information in relation to this incident that has not already spoken to officers to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240131756. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.