Man arrested after alleged assault in Boscombe

Police were called around 9.40pm on Thursday.

Author: Harry LongPublished 23rd Dec 2025
Last updated 23rd Dec 2025

A man's been arrested after an alleged assault in Boscombe.

Dorset Police received a report at 9.42pm on Thursday 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.

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.

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