A BOY from London has been arrested in connection with three Bournemouth robberies which took place in the space of less than nine hours.

As reported, an 18-year-old man was approached by two male teenagers on bicycles in an alleyway off Thistlebarrow Road, near Vitality Stadium.

The victim was reportedly assaulted before his phone was stolen.

He subsequently realised he has sustained stab wounds to his legs and was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were not life-threatening.

This incident was reported to Dorset Police at 9.55pm on Thursday, February 4.

Earlier that day, at around 3.30pm, a 13-year-old boy was approached by two male teenagers on bicycles in the area of Kings Park Road.

He was reportedly assaulted and his coat was stolen.

It was also reported that at around 1.45pm a 16-year-old boy was assaulted by two male suspects in the area of Boscombe Chine Gardens and his Apple AirPods headphones were stolen.

A Dorset Police spokesman said: "Following enquiries, a 17-year-old boy from London has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and has been released on police bail."

The force's enquiries into the three robberies are ongoing.