A MAN was stabbed in Bournemouth town centre in the early hours of Sunday morning. 

The victim, aged in his 40s, was stabbed in Lorne Park Road near to the junction with Old Christchurch Road between 5.35am and 5.45am on Sunday, September 4. 

He was taken to hospital for treatment and his condition is not believed to be life-threatening. 

South West Forensics were seen outside the road this morning whilst a police cordon was in place. 

Read more: Police cordon outside Wiggle in Bournemouth town centre

Bournemouth Echo: A South West Forensics van at the scene of the incident this morningA South West Forensics van at the scene of the incident this morning

Police Constable Gabriel Neagu, of Bournemouth CID, said: “We are conducting a number of enquiries into this incident as we attempt to establish the circumstances of what happened and identify who was involved. 

“We believe there were a number of people in the area at the time and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed what happened, or who has any information that might assist our enquiries, to please contact us. 

“I would also ask anyone who was driving in the area around the relevant time to check any dashcam footage for anything of relevance.” 

Bournemouth Echo: The scene this morningThe scene this morning

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220144778.  

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.