Police appeal after man attacked with a knife twice in three days at his Bovington home in Dorset

The man was attacked twice in two days in his home in Cologne Road, Bovington
The man was attacked twice in two days in his home in Cologne Road, Bovington Credit: Google Maps

A man was left with serious injuries after being attacked with a knife twice in three days at his Dorset home.

Detectives from Dorset Police said a man initially went to an address in Cologne Road, Bovington, at around 3.30pm on Monday 6 June.

He reportedly attacked the occupant with a knife before leaving the house.

Two days later (June 8), the same suspect returned to the property at around 7.50am.

He reportedly gained entry and attacked the victim with a knife for the second time in three days.

The victim sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries from both incidents.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man who may have witnessed the attacks Credit: BPM Media

Dorset Police has a released a CCTV image of a witness they would like to speak to in connection with the incidents.

Detective Constable Rob Hoskins, of Dorset County CID, said: "This was a targeted assault on a man in his own home and we have been carrying out a full and detailed investigation.

"As part of our enquiries we have obtained a CCTV image of a man we believe may have witnessed the incident on Monday, June 6 and I am appealing to him, or anyone who recognises him, to please get in contact with us."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220089912.

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