Boy, 13, charged with attempted murder after teenager stabbed in Bournemouth

A 13-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing in Bournemouth.

Police were called to Mandale Road at 7:11pm on Wednesday 22 February.

Officers found a 14-year-old boy in nearby Gladdis Road, with a single stab wound.

The teenager from Bournemouth, was taken to hospital, where he remains. His injuries are no longer believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

A 13-year-old boy from Bournemouth was arrested in connection with the incident and has now been charged with attempted murder.

Three local teenage boys - one aged 14 and two 15-year-olds - were also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They have now been released on bail while inquiries continue.

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.”

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

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