A 22-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Bournemouth on suspicion of wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm. 

It is reported that a man approached a man, aged in his 20s, while in possession of a machete and assaulted him in Hawthorn Road, Bournemouth, at around 11.30pm on Tuesday, July 12. 

A male member of public, aged in his 50s, reportedly intervened and sustained a stab wound and was treated at the scene by an ambulance crew. 

Following enquires, Dorset Police made the arrest of a 22-year-old man, of no fixed abode, on suspicion of wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm. He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue. 

Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident and would urge anyone with information to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220112139.  

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.