BOURNEMOUTH and Poole College have issued a statement addressing yesterday’s incident where five people were injured on Meyrick Road in Bournemouth.
Five ambulances, three air ambulances, nine police cars, and three unmarked cars attended the incident outside the college yesterday.
Two people were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent, while a third person has been arrested on suspicion of assault by beating.
Daily Echo saw three men detained outside the Roundhouse Hotel shortly after the incident.
Phil Sayles, principal and chief executive of Bournemouth and Poole College said: “I am deeply concerned about the incident, which took place yesterday (Thursday 25th January 2024) near our Bournemouth campus, and that three of our students were injured in it.
“My heart goes out to the students and their families, who we were immediately in contact with after the incident, and all those affected by the incident.
“Our Security Team and other staff members took personal risks in leaving our campus, intervening and stopping the incident, and gave support to the injured students alongside emergency responders.
“They later assisted the Police with the information we had, as they investigated what had occurred.
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“We ensured that other students could safely leave the campus with reassurance from the immediate Police presence.
“I would personally like to thank Dorset Police and the Ambulance Service for their swift and effective response.
“Today, the campuses of Bournemouth and Poole College, including the Bournemouth Campus, are open, calm, and operating as normal.
“We have taken additional steps to support our students, including heightened staff visibility.
“We will continue to monitor the situation and are considering any additional steps which may be required.
“Our staff will continue to work to reassure students, those on campus, and their families on an ongoing basis.
“We are providing support to all students and team who have been affected by yesterday’s incident and will continue to ensure our College community feels fully supported and protected.’
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