Witness appeal following reported assault in Weymouth

Witness appeal following reported assault in Weymouth

Detectives investigating a reported assault in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

It is reported that at around 7.50pm on Friday 6 November 2026 a man sustained a stab wound in Canberra Crescent.

The victim – aged in his 20s – was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries. His condition is described as stable.

A 24-year-old man from Portland has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and a 20-year-old woman from Weymouth has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They both remain in police custody at this time.

Detective Sergeant Erin Kinghorn, of Dorset County CID, said: “An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances and following our initial enquiries, we believe this incident involved people who are known to each other.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and saw what happened to please get in touch.

“Also, I would like to appeal to residents with home CCTV or doorbell cameras to please check their footage for anything of relevance to assist our enquires.

“There will be an increased police presence in the area while the investigation continues and we would urge anyone with information or concerns to please speak with an officer.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260175063. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.