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Detectives investigating an alleged serious assault at an address in Poole have charged a teenage boy and made further arrests.

Dorset Police received a report at around 12.05am on Friday 23 August 2024 of a disturbance at an address in Vale Road.

It was reported that an 18-year-old man had been assaulted and sustained stab wounds. He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening condition.

A police cordon was put in place at the scene to allow for a detailed examination to be carried out.

Following enquiries, a 15-year-old boy from Poole was arrested. He has now been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and threatening with a bladed article. He is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Monday 26 August 2024.

During their detailed investigation, detectives made further arrests:

• A 16-year-old girl from Bournemouth arrested on suspicion of affray has been released on bail
• A 16-year-old boy from Poole arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on bail
• A 16-year-old boy from Poole arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail
• A 15-year-old boy from Poole arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on bail
• A 16-year-old boy from Poole arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on bail
• A 19-year-old man from the Blandford area arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released under investigation
• A 16-year-old boy from Poole arrested on suspicion of affray and assisting an offender remains in custody
• A 56-year-old man from Poole arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released under investigation
• A 35-year-old woman from Poole arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released under investigation

Detective Chief Inspector Helen Deakin, of Dorset Police, said: “Since the incident, we have conducted a fast-paced investigation and liaised with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) who authorised the charge.

“However, we are continuing our enquiries and I am appealing for any witnesses, who have not yet spoken with officers, to come forward.

“I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who heard or saw a commotion in Vale Road or the surrounding area during the relevant night.

“There will continue to be an increased policing activities and officers are conducting searches in area of Ashley Road.

“We would urge anyone to approach an officer 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 55240129860. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.