Man charged after nine-year-old girl stabbed in Christchurch
The 28-year-old is due in court today (Thursday 22nd)
Police investigating the stabbing of a nine-year-old girl at a block of flats in Christchurch have charged a man with attempted murder.
Officers were called to Glider Close at 5.45pm on Tuesday (August 20th).
The youngster remains in hospital for treatment for injuries that are not described as life-threatening.
Dorset Police has said that officers are providing support to the girl and her family.
28-year-old Jordan Wilkes, who is from Christchurch, as arrested shortly afterwards and has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Poole Magistrates' Court on Thursday (August 22nd).
A local woman aged in her 50s who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released without charge and will face no further action.
Detective Chief Inspector Aimee Schock, of BCP CID, said:
"After enquiries carried out by detectives, we liaised with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) who authorised the charges.
"There will continue to be an increased policing presence in the coming days and we would urge anyone to approach an officer with information or concerns.
"I would like to thank the community for their ongoing support."