THREE teenage boys who were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder have been released on police bail.

As reported on Friday, three teenage boys from Bournemouth, one aged 14 and two aged 15, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an alleged stabbing in West Howe. 

A 14-year-old boy was rushed to hospital on the evening of Wednesday, February 22 after being found in Gladdis Road by police with a singular suspected stab wound. 

He was taken to hospital in a critical condition, but his injuries are now no longer believed to be life-threatening or serious. 

 

Dorset Echo:

A 13-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday, February 24, charged with attempted murder. 

Following enquiries, police made three further arrests on suspicion of attempted murder and they have all been released on police bail while enquiries continue. 

Due to previous police contact involving the victim, a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Police are continuing to appeal to two men who were travelling in a pick-up truck and flagged down officers at the scene as they believe they may have been a witness.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Bell, of Bournemouth CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and I would again urge anyone with information that might assist our enquiries to please come forward. 

“We are still keen to speak to two men who were travelling in a pick-up truck and flagged down officers at the scene, as we believe they may have witnessed some or all of the incident. 

“There will continue to be a visible police presence in the area as our enquiries continue and officers from the local neighbourhood policing team can be approached with any concerns.” 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230028747.  

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.