Man charged with attempted murder of teenage boy in Poole

He was attacked with a knife at a bus station

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 29th Jun 2023

A man's been charged with attempted murder by police investigating a knife attack in Poole.

At 5.02pm on Tuesday 27 June Dorset Police received a report that a teenage boy had been assaulted with a knife at Poole bus station.

He was taken to hospital with a serious arm injury.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said:

"Following enquiries, a 20-year-old man from Poole was arrested in relation to the incident.

"He has subsequently been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place and is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday 29 June)."

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