A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing in Boscombe.

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court today, February 5.

Two other men from Bournemouth, Dana Fatah Hamasalih, 20, and Saboor Faisal, 25, have also been charged with attempted murder.

Both appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, February 3, and are next due to appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on March 7.

Emergency services were called to Christchurch Road in the Boscombe Precinct shortly before 9pm on Monday, January 29.

It was reported that two men, one aged in their 20s from Bournemouth and one aged in their 30s from Poole, sustained stab wounds.

They were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were not life-threatening.

Another man, aged in his 40s, sustained injuries that are not life-threatening.

Last week, Hassan Hana Nsu, 21 and from Bournemouth, was charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place.

He is also next due to appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on March 7.

Three other men have been arrested in connection with the alleged assault.

A 22-year-old man from Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Another 22-year-old man from Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent.

Both men have been released on police bail.

Following further investigation, a 45-year-old man from Bournemouth has now been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit attempted murder.

Detectives are continuing to ask anyone with information contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240015071.

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