Boy, 14, critical after stabbing in Bournemouth

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another teenager was stabbed in Bournemouth.

Police were called to Mandale Road in West Howe at 7.11pm on Wednesday following reports of a stabbing, Dorset Police said.

A 14-year-old boy was discovered on nearby Gladdis Road having suffered a single stab wound.

He was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Police cordons are in place in Gladdis Road and Mandale Road as forensic investigators examine the area.

Detective Inspector Katie Starkie, of Bournemouth CID, said: "Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed what happened, or has any information that may assist our investigation, to please get in contact with us.

"I am particularly keen to speak to two men who were travelling in a pick-up truck and flagged officers down at the scene as I believe they may have witnessed some or all of the incident. We believe they turned right at the end of Mandale Road into Turbary Park Road.

"I understand this incident will cause great concern to residents and the wider community and they can expect to see an enhanced police presence over the coming days while we carry out house-to-house and CCTV enquiries.

"Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team will be in the area and can be approached with any direct concerns."

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