Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy was seriously assaulted in the Maclean Road area of Bournemouth on the evening of Sunday 26 April 2026. Officers were called to the scene at approximately 7.18pm following reports that the teenager had sustained suspected stab wounds.
The victim was treated at the scene and taken to Poole Hospital by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust for treatment for his injuries, which have been described as serious. Following enquiries led by the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Criminal Investigation Department (BPC CID), two 17-year-old boys—one from Poole and one from Bournemouth—have been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. Both remain in police custody.
Dorset Police have confirmed that there will be an increased officer presence in the Maclean Road area while investigations continue. Residents and members of the public are encouraged to approach these officers if they have any information or concerns regarding the incident.
Detectives are urging anyone who was in the vicinity at the time to come forward. Specifically, they are asking residents with home CCTV or doorbell cameras, as well as motorists with dashcam footage, to check their recordings for anything that might assist with the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police by calling 101 or by visiting their website, quoting occurrence number 55260059619. Alternatively, those who wish to remain anonymous can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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