Two arrested after nine-year-old girl stabbed on Glider Close in Christchurch

TWO arrests have been made after a girl was stabbed in Christchurch this evening (Tuesday).

Police have appealed for information after receiving a report at 5.45pm that the nine-year-old had suffered stab wounds at an address on Glider Close.

Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and she has been taken to hospital for treatment, a Dorset Police spokesperson said.

A man in his 20s and a woman in her 50s, both from Christchurch, were arrested at the scene, the man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, and the woman on suspicion of assisting an offender.

They remain in custody.

Chief Superintendent Stewart Dipple, of Dorset Police, said: “There is an increased policing presence in the area as officers conduct enquiries at the scene.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and saw what happened, or has information to assist our investigation, to please come forward.

“Our enquiries are in the early stages and we would ask the public not to speculate at this time about the circumstances of the incident.

“I understand this will cause concern and we will have members of the neighbourhood policing team out on patrol over the coming days who can be approached by the public.”

Those with information should contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by call 101, quoting reference 55240128372.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously at Crimestoppers-uk.org or on 0800 555 111.