Four teenage girls arrested after group of boys stabbed at fireworks display

Three boys from Saudi Arabia were stabbed at event in Bournemouth.

Four teenage girls have been arrested after three boys were stabbed at a fireworks display in Bournemouth last night.

The attack happened after thousands of people had gathered in Lower Garden to watch the spectacle.

Three boys, 17, from Saudi Arabia were rushed to hospital after they suffered stab wounds, along with a boy, 17, from Bournemouth who sustained a cut to his head.

However, the boys’ injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, said Dorset Police.

Three girls, all 15, and a girl, 13, all from Bournemouth, were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

A 14-year-old boy from Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of assault.

Police have now used special Section 60 powers which gives them greater room to stop and search people in the area until 7am tomorrow.

Det Sgt Richard Winn said: ‘We are aware that an incident in such a public place causes concern to our residents and visitors.

‘There will be enhanced patrols throughout the bank holiday weekend, which should not alarm anyone, but will hopefully serve as a reassurance.’