Teenager arrested following Bournemouth stabbing

A man in his late teens suffered a knife wound on Saturday night (13th May)

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 18th May 2023

A 16 year old boy has been arrested as police investigate an alleged stabbing in Bournemouth.

A man in his late teens suffered a knife wound during an incident outside McDonalds on Old Christchurch Road at around 8.00pm on Saturday (13th May).

The victim was taken to hospital, but his injuries aren't thought to be life-threatening.

Dorset Police tell us a teenager from Poole has been arrested on suspicion of GBH, affray and possession of a bladed article.

Detective Sergeant Adam Aggas, of Bournemouth CID, said:

“We are continuing to investigate this incident and would ask anyone with information who has not already come forward to please get in touch.”

If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230073455.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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