A man in his 20s was stabbed in Canberra Crescent, Weymouth, at about 7.50pm on 6 November. Four people have been arrested and bailed. Quote 55260175063.

Four people have been arrested after a man was stabbed in Canberra Crescent, Weymouth, on Friday evening. All four have been released on bail while detectives continue to investigate, Dorset Police said.

The force said a man in his 20s suffered a stab wound at about 7.50pm on Friday 6 November. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Its latest update says he remains in a stable condition.

The arrests

Dorset Police has arrested:

  • a 24-year-old man from Portland, on suspicion of wounding with intent
  • a 20-year-old woman from Weymouth, on suspicion of assisting an offender
  • two more local men, aged 23 and 24, on suspicion of wounding with intent

All four have been bailed. An arrest is not a charge, and nobody has been charged.

In its first appeal, the force said detectives believed the incident “involved people who are known to each other”.

Detective Sergeant Gareth Jones, of Dorset County CID, said: “This has been a fast-moving investigation and our enquiries have now resulted in the arrest of four suspects.”

What it means for you

There will be more police in the area while the investigation continues. The force has asked anyone with information or concerns to speak to an officer.

Detectives want to hear from:

  • anyone who was in the area and saw what happened
  • residents with home CCTV or doorbell cameras who can check their footage

Contact Dorset Police online or on 101, quoting occurrence number 55260175063. You can stay anonymous by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.