Two men have been charged with attempted murder
A man was left with life-changing injuries in Bournemouth
Last updated 11th Oct 2024
Two Bournemouth men are appearing in court charged with attempted murder.
Dorset Police received a report at 10.10pm on Monday 7 October 2024 of a collision involving a black Range Rover and a pedestrian in Etches Close, at the junction of Western Avenue.
It was reported that the occupants of the vehicle fled the scene.
The pedestrian – a man aged in his 20s from Christchurch – was airlifted to hospital with life-changing injuries.
Following enquiries, two men – Conrad Lee Morgan, aged 54 and of Bournemouth, and Vinny Dean Conrad Morgan, aged 20, and of Bournemouth – were arrested in connection with the incident.
They have now been charged with attempted murder, possessing an offensive weapon and assault occasioning actual bodily harm and are due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday 11 October 2024.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Bell, of BCP CID, said: "Detectives are continuing to support the family of this serious incident and will be out in the community today. I would continue to urge anyone with information or footage relating to the incident to contact us in confidence.
"There will continue to be a visible presence over the next few days and officers will be happy for members of the public to approach them to discuss this matter."