18-year-old arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Dorchester
It's after a teenage boy was injured following a collision with a vehicle
An 18-year-old man's been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenage boy was reportedly injured following a collision with a vehicle in Dorchester.
Police were called out to Coburg Road just before 7pm last night (29th December).
It's reported that a group of teenagers who were on foot had been chased by another group of people in two vehicles
It's believed a black Skoda Scala collided with of the male teenagers who was on foot, the 16-year-old sustained an injury to his ankle but it is not believed to be serious.
The second vehicle involved is thought to be a blue Ford.
Police have also arrested four male teenagers on suspicion of affray aged 15, 16, 17 and 18. Detectives say they believe the incident involves individuals who are know to each other - and their enquires are continuing.
Inspector Rhys Griffiths, of Dorset County CID, said:
“We are continuing to investigate this incident and I am appealing to any witnesses or anyone with information regarding those reported to be involved to please contact us.
“I would also urge any residents with home CCTV systems or doorbell cameras in the areas of Middlemarsh Street, Cambridge Walk, Cambridge Road, Elizabeth Place, Baynard’s Road and Coburg Road to please review any footage for the evening of Friday 29 December 2023 to see if they have captured anything of relevance.
“I would like to make the same plea to any motorists with dashcam who were driving in the vicinity around the relevant time period to please check their footage for anything that might assist our investigation.”