Man stabbed in the back during early morning disturbance at address in Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth

Emergency services were called to Old Christchurch Road, opposite Horseshoe Common, around 6.35am on Thursday following reports of a disturbance.

A man in his 30s was found with stab wounds to his back. He was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to hospital.

His condition is described as serious but not life-threatening. 

A 23-year-old Bournemouth man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and is assisting officers with their enquiries.

A 26-year-old man, also from Bournemouth, was arrested on suspicion of assault.

Both men, who are known to the victim, are assisting officers with their enquiries.

Detective Inspector Wayne Seymour, of Bournemouth CID, said: “Investigations are currently underway into this incident which took place inside an address.

"The premises is currently cordoned off, along with a small section of pavement in Old Christchurch Road, to allow crime scene investigators to carry out their examinations.

“Officers will be carrying out house-to-house enquiries and I would ask anyone with information in relation to this incident to please contact Dorset Police.”

An area of pavement outside Cafe Fresco has been cordoned off and is currently under police guard.

Residents of flats above the shops are having to identify themselves to officers at the scene in order to cross the cordon.

One neighbour told the Echo they hadn't heard anything out of ordinary.

Another nearby worker said: "I don't know what has happened and I don't want to know.

"There is always something bad happening around here."

Police community support officers are patrolling the area to reassure members of the public.