Arrest made after man stabbed in Weymouth
A 40-year-old was reportedly attacked by a group of men
Last updated 8th Jun 2021
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Weymouth.
Dorset Police received a report at 2.30am on Monday 31st May 2021 from the ambulance service of a stabbing on Westhill Road near to the junction with Pirates Lane.
It was reported that the victim - a man aged in his 40s - was assaulted by a group of men. He sustained stab wounds that required surgery and was taken to hospital for treatment. He has since left hospital.
Following enquiries by detectives from Weymouth CID, a 28-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and he has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Detectives are continuing to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information in relation to the incident to come forward.
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 55210085740.