Wimborne stabbing: third attempted murder arrest

A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with serious injuries

Leigh Gardens in Wimborne
Author: Jason BeckPublished 1st Mar 2023

A third person has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Wimborne.

The 18-year-old man from Poole is being questioned about the attack at a house in Leigh Gardens on Sunday night.

A 15-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man have been released on bail.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said officers found a man aged in his 50s had sustained stab wounds.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were believed to be serious but not life-threatening.

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