Appeal for witnesses following reported assault on Portland
Detectives investigating a report of an assault on Portland are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
At 12.51pm on Monday 5 August 2024, Dorset Police received a report that a local man aged in his 40s had sustained suspected stab wounds following an assault in Chiswell.
Emergency services attended and the man was taken to hospital for treatment. He was treated for injuries that are not life-threatening and has since been discharged.
A 53-year-old man from Weymouth was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody at this time.
It is believed that the victim and the arrested man are known to one another.
Detective Inspector George Graham, of Dorset County CID, said: “An investigation is underway and a police cordon was put in place at the scene as enquiries were carried out.
“I am appealing to any members of the public who were in the area and saw what happened to please get in touch.
“There will remain an increased policing presence in the vicinity and officers can be approached by members of the public with information or concerns.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240119539. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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