Woman stabbed and man attacked with knuckle duster at Weymouth bus stop

They were approached by a group of people

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 11th May 2023

A woman has suffered stab wounds and a man has been attacked with a knuckle duster in Weymouth.

Dorset Police have today released details of the incident that happened at the K1 bus shelter in The Esplanade around 7pm on Sunday 30 April.

It is reported that a man and a woman – aged in their 30s – were sitting on a bench near to the toilet block when they were approached by a group of people.

The woman sustained stab wounds during the incident and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The male victim was assaulted with a knuckle duster causing injuries to his face.

Police Constable Jack Hansford, of Weymouth police, said: “Our investigation is continuing, and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed what happened, and has not already spoken to police, to please come forward.

“I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity and may have captured anything of relevance on either dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage.”

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