Attempted murder arrests after man suffers multiple stab wounds

Armed police were called to a property in Wimborne

Author: Jason BeckPublished 27th Feb 2023

Two people, including a 15-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Wimborne.

A man in his 50s was found with a number of stab wounds at a house in Leigh Gardens at 9.50pm on Sunday, police said.

He was treated at the scene by officers before being flown by air ambulance to hospital.

His condition is described as serious but is not believed to be life-threatening.

A 15-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Detective Inspector Paul Graham, of Bournemouth CID, said: "An investigation into this incident is underway and officers have been carrying out house-to-house and CCTV enquiries in a bid to find out exactly what took place.

"I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, heard anything suspicious or has any information that may assist our investigation to please get in contact with us.

"I would urge residents or passing motorists to please check their home CCTV or dashcams to see if they have captured anything of relevance.

"I understand this incident will be of concern to residents and the wider community and they can expect to see an enhanced police presence over the coming days while our enquiries continue.

"Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team will be in the area and can be approached with any direct concerns."