Appeal for information following serious assault in Bournemouth
Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they investigate a serious assault in Bournemouth.
Dorset Police received a report at 12.30am on Monday 29 April 2024 that a woman had sustained suspected stab wounds following an assault outside an address in Rochester Road.
Officers attended the scene, along with the ambulance service, and the woman was taken to Poole Hospital, where she remains in a condition that is believed to be serious but not life-threatening.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Bell, of Bournemouth CID, said: “Detectives are carrying out a full investigation into this matter and a cordon has been put in place at the scene as enquiries are carried out.
“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area – or who has captured relevant home CCTV, doorbell camera or dashcam footage – to please come forward.
“From our enquiries so far, we believe this is likely to have been a targeted assault but there will be continue to be an increased policing presence in the vicinity as we conduct further investigative work. Officers can be approached by members of the public with any information or concerns.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240063019. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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