Man charged following reported stabbing in Verwood
A man has been charged in connection with a reported stabbing in Verwood.
Officers attended an incident at around 3.10pm on Thursday 7 December 2023 in which the victim – a man in his 50s – presented himself to Verwood Surgery in Station Road with injuries. The man subsequently attended hospital for treatment to injuries that were not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.
It is reported that the incident occurred a short time before at an address in the town.
A 57-year-old local man was arrested and following enquiries by officers, has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. He appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 9 December 2023 and is next due to appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday 11 January 2023.