AN arrest has been made after a man had reportedly been stabbed and another man had been struck by a car.

Officers investigating the incidents, which they are treating as linked, have arrested a man from London.

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Police received a report at around 2.20pm on Thursday, December 2 of a disturbance in the area of Poole Hill, with reports that a man had been assaulted and stabbed.

Officers attended and carried out a search of the area, but no victim was located.

Police later received a report that an 18-year-old man had attended hospital at 3.20pm that day with injuries to his leg and arm.

A further report was received that another 18-year-old man had been struck by a car and required hospital treatment. Both were subsequently discharged from hospital.

An investigation was launched by detectives from Bournemouth CID, with the incidents being treated as linked.

Following enquiries, a 25-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent. He has been released under investigation as enquiries continue.