A MAN was stabbed in the back and is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

The incident unfolded in the West Howe area of Bournemouth at just after 6pm on Monday evening (October 30).

Police were called to Turnbull Lane where they found a man in his 30s had stab wounds to his back.

He was taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment. His condition is currently described as serious but stable.

A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

The victim and arrested man are known to each other, Dorset Police said.

Cordons were put in place at Turnbull Lane, Leaf Lane and Duck Lane while an examination of the scene was carried out.

Detective Inspector Shaun Inkpen, of Bournemouth CID, said: “An investigation is underway into this incident and officers are carrying out house-to-house visits, CCTV enquiries and are speaking to witnesses in a bid to establish what has happened.

“I would urge anyone who saw or heard anything, and have not yet spoken to officers, to please get in touch with us.

“I understand this incident will be of concern to the local community and officers from the neighbourhood policing team will be in the area over the coming days to provide reassurance and can be approached.”

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230172408. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously via Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.