Arrest made following alleged assault in Boscombe
Detectives investigating an alleged assault in Boscombe have made an arrest.
Dorset Police received a report at 9.42pm on Thursday 18 December 2025 that a man was located with injuries in Drummond Road. It was further reported that the man had sustained a stab wound a short time before in Boscombe Gardens.
The victim – a man aged in his 20s – was taken to hospital for treatment with injuries that are not life-threatening or life-changing.
A cordon was put in place to allow for detailed enquiries to be carried out at the scene.
Following enquiries, a 19-year-old man from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody at this time as the investigation continues.
Detectives are continuing to ask anyone with information to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250185900. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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