At 7.11pm on Wednesday, 22 February 2023, Dorset Police responded to reports of a stabbing on Mandale Road, Bournemouth. A 14-year-old boy was found nearby on Gladdis Road with a single stab wound. He was immediately taken to hospital, where it was confirmed that his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.
Following the incident, a 13-year-old boy from Bournemouth was arrested and charged with attempted murder. He is scheduled to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 24 February.
After further inquiries, three additional local teenagers – one aged 14 and two aged 15 – were also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Bell of Bournemouth CID said, “We are continuing to investigate this incident and I would again urge anyone with information that might assist our enquiries to please come forward.”
He added, “We are particularly keen to speak to two men who were travelling in a pick-up truck and flagged down officers at the scene, as we believe they may have witnessed some or all of the incident.”
“There will continue to be a visible police presence in the area and officers from the local neighbourhood policing team can be approached with any concerns,” Detective Chief Inspector Bell stated.
Due to prior police contact involving the victim, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been notified.
If you have any information about this case, please contact Dorset Police via their website at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or call 101 quoting occurrence number 55230028747. Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
Originally published by UKNIP.
