A MAN who was stabbed in the back while walking along a Bournemouth footpath is in a “stable condition” in hospital.

The incident happened around 10.30pm on Thursday, March 31, near to a footpath known locally as Spitfire Alley, between Moore Avenue and Pilot Hight Road.

The victim was approached by an unknown man while walking along the footpath and was stabbed in the back.

Emergency services attended and a local man, aged in his 20s, was taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment.

He underwent surgery for an injury to his back and is described as being in a stable condition.

A second local man in his 20s was also assaulted and suffered a fractured ankle.

The offender is described as a man with dark curly hair, about six feet tall and was wearing a dark hooded top and jeans.

Police are also looking to speak to the driver of a dark-coloured BMW that was seen at the scene of the assault.

So far no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101 quoting incident number 31:429.

Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.