A MAN has been stabbed in Bournemouth and an investigation is now underway. 

Dorset Police received a report that a man had been stabbed on West Cliff Road in Bournemouth at 11.18pm on Sunday, December 5.

A cordon was put in place to allow officers to carry out an examination of the scene.

The victim – a man aged in his 40s – was taken to hospital by the ambulance service. 

His injuries are not believed to be serious.

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Dorset Police have launched a full investigation into the incident. 

No arrests have been made.