Teenager assaulted with knife at Poole bus station
The victim suffered a serious arm injury and no weapon's been recovered
Last updated 28th Jun 2023
A teenage boy's suffered a serious arm injury during an assault involving a knife at Poole bus station.
Dorset Police were called to the scene just after 5.00pm yesterday (Tuesday 27th June).
The 17 year old victim was taken to hospital for treatment to his injury.
A 20 year old man from Poole has been arrested in connection with the incident.
There's now an appeal for anyone who was in the bus station around the time, to contact officers with any information.
Detective Inspector Ben Griffin, of Bournemouth CID, said:
“We are conducting a detailed investigation into the circumstances of this incident and at this time there is no information to suggest that further people were involved in this incident.
“I would urge anyone who saw what happened or who has any information that might assist our enquiries to please contact us.
“No weapon has been recovered at this time and I would urge anyone who comes across a knife or bladed article in the area not to touch it and to report it to police immediately.
“Finally, I would like to hear from anybody who was driving in the area around the relevant time and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.”
Dorset Police say there'll be an increased police presence in the area for the time being, while enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with concerns, or information, is welcome to talk to officers during patrols.
If you can help with any details, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230099921.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.