DETECTIVES have launched an urgent appeal for information after a man was stabbed in Christchurch late on Monday night.

Police were called at 10.37pm on Monday (December 29) following reports that a man had suffered stab wounds in Dennistoun Avenue.

The victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital for treatment.

His current condition has not been confirmed.

A police cordon was put in place while crime scene investigators and detectives carried out enquiries at the scene.

The cordon has since been lifted, but officers say a full investigation is continuing at pace.

Detective Inspector Chris Bradford, of BCP CID, said enquiries were focused on identifying those involved and establishing exactly what happened.

He said: “A full investigation is underway and fast-paced enquiries are ongoing to locate those involved.

“We are interested to hear from anyone who was in the area of Dennistoun Avenue near to Domino’s Pizza in Somerford Road at around 10pm on Monday 29 December 2025 – did you see or hear anything suspicious?

“I would also like to speak to anyone who was driving in the area and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.

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

Police are urging anyone with information that could assist the investigation to get in touch.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250190329.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers via its website or by calling 0800 555 111.