A 57-year-old man has been charged in connection with a reported stabbing in Verwood.

The man, from Verwood, was arrested and following enquiries by officers, has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.

Officers attended an incident at around 3.10pm on Thursday 7 December 2023 in which the victim – a man in his 50s – presented himself to Verwood Surgery in Station Road with injuries. The man subsequently attended hospital for treatment to injuries that were not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.

It is reported that the incident occurred a short time before at an address in the town.

He appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 9 December 2023 and is next due to appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday 11 January 2023.