POLICE have now arrested three people in connection with a reported stabbing in Sturminster Newton earlier this week.

This comes after a man reportedly sustained stab wounds at a property in Stourcastle just before 4.54pm on Tuesday (September 30).

A woman was also reportedly assaulted at the address, but did not sustain serious injuries.

The man was taken to hospital for serious but not life-threatening injuries.

The force had previously arrested an 18-year-old man from Sturminster Newton on suspicion of attempted murder and a 53-year-old woman, also of Sturminster Newton, on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

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The 18-year-old man is still in police custody and the 53-year-old woman has been released on police bail.

Officers have now arrested a 20-year-old Weymouth man on suspicion of attempted murder and he is currently in police custody.

The investigation is ongoing and any who has information about the assault is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, using reference number 55250145308.

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