BOURNEMOUTH East MP Tobias Ellwood will have an “urgent” meeting with Chief Constable Debbie Simpson over this week's stabbings.

The MP said he was “shocked and concerned” following three days of violence on the streets of Boscombe, Pokesdown and Southbourne, and is to speak to the top officer tomorrow as “action is needed”.

During the first incident on Monday, officers attended a domestic incident in Seabourne Road and found a 55-year-old man with stab wounds. The victim is in a stable condition, and 55-year-old Jacqueline Davis from Newcastle-upon-Tyne has been charged with attempted murder.

Later that afternoon, a woman in her thirties was discovered with stab wounds in Walpole Road. Police are still appealing for witnesses and no arrests have been made. The victim is now in a serious, but not life-threatening, condition.

On Tuesday night, officers responded to a report of a man with a stab wound on Christchurch Road. Five people have been arrested in connection with the incident, with two 17-year-old boys being held on suspicion of attempted murder.

Mr Ellwood told the Daily Echo: “My number one priority is that the streets of Boscombe are safe and that the residents feel safe.

“I want to ensure that the resources are in place to do that and if they are not, we make sure money is available.”

Dorset Police issued a statement this afternoon offering reassurance to residents.

Detective Inspector Richard Dixey, of Bournemouth CID, said: “The incident in Seaborne Road was an isolated domestic case and it is clearly not connected to the other two.

“At this time we have no evidence to suggest that the further two incidents are linked. I would like to assure the local community that there is no increased risk to the general public. The individuals involved in these two cases are believed to be associated with previous criminal activity.

“Dorset Police are thoroughly investigating these incidents and I would ask anyone who might have information that could help us with our enquiries to come forward.”

Councillor Jane Kelly, Cabinet member for Partnership and Regeneration, said: “It is important to remember that these incidents, although extremely regrettable, are linked to a specific minority of people within the local area.

“I know that Dorset Police are working hard to apprehend those responsible, as we need to give out the clear message that violent criminal behaviour is not welcome in our community and will not be tolerated.

“We want our streets to be safe and welcoming and will be working in partnership with Dorset Police to achieve that.”

Neighbourhood Inspector Alan Setchell said: “I would like to reassure the community that we have additional officers on patrol in the area following these incidents, as well as the regular Safer Neighbourhood officers. Please speak to them if you have any information about these incidents or to raise any concerns you may have.”