Girl, 13, arrested after four boys stabbed at fireworks display in Bournemouth
A GIRL aged 13 has been arrested after four boys were stabbed at a fireworks display in Bournemouth.
Emergency crews were scrambled to the packed firework display at 10.25pm last night as thousands began to make their way home.
The knife frenzy on Friday night left three boys aged 17 with stab wounds and a 15-year-old lad with a cut to the head.
They were rushed to hospital but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Cops arrested four girls aged 13 and 15 on suspicion of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.
A 14-year-old boy was held on suspicion of assault and is being quizzed by police.
Detective Sergeant Richard Winn, of Dorset Police, said: “There were a lot of people in the area during that time and I am appealing for witnesses and anyone with information, who has not yet spoken to police, to contact us.
“We are aware that an incident in such a public place causes concern to our residents and visitors.
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“There will be enhanced patrols throughout the bank holiday weekend, which should not alarm anyone, but will hopefully serve as a reassurance.”
A Section 60 order is now in place from 6pm today until 7am tomorrow giving police greater powers to stop and search people in the area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55190132583.
