Dorset Police was called at 12.04pm to reports of a disturbance.

It is alleged that a group of men armed with weapons arrived in vehicles at the address in Somerford Road and a man aged in his 20s was assaulted. He was taken to hospital with injuries, which are not life-threatening.

A 42-year-old woman from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm with intent. Two Bournemouth men aged 49 and 70 have been arrested for committing violent disorder. They are assisting officers with their enquiries.

“We would like to reassure the local community that a full investigation is underway and enquiries are being carried out, involving house-to-house visits and CCTV searches,” said Detective Inspector Mark Jenkins of Bournemouth CID.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and either witnessed what happened or saw vehicles or a group of men in Somerford Road to please contact Dorset Police.

“I am aware that members of the public may have filmed part of the incident on their mobile phones and I would ask these individuals, or any motorists or residents who may have captured anything relevant on dashcam or home CCTV, to please get in touch.

“Finally, officers from the local neighbourhood policing team can be approached with any community concerns.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210020524. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.

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UPDATE 5.2.21: Following enquiries, two 21-year-old men from Bournemouth have now been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and one of them has also been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

Previously, a 42-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and a 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. Both are from Bournemouth.

All four individuals are still assisting officers with their enquiries.

A 70-year-old Bournemouth man who had been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder has been released under investigation.