Teen Stabbed in Dorset – Four Boys Arrested Over Attempted Murder
At 7.11pm on Wednesday, 22 February 2023, Dorset Police raced to Mandale Road after reports of a stabbing.
A 14-year-old boy was found nearby on Gladdis Road with a single stab wound. He was rushed to hospital, but thankfully his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.
Four Teens in Custody
A 13-year-old boy from Bournemouth was promptly arrested and charged with attempted murder. He is set to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday 24 February.
Following fresh inquiries, three more local teenagers – one aged 14 and two aged 15 – were also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
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.”
“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.”
Ongoing Investigation and How to Help
Due to prior police contact involving the victim, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been notified.
If you have information, contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or call 101 quoting occurrence number 55230028747.
Alternatively, report anonymously to Crimestoppers at Crimestoppers-uk.org or ring Freephone 0800 555 111.
