A man in his twenties is in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed in Weymouth, and two people have been arrested in connection with the attack.

Dorset Police were called to Canberra Crescent at about 7.50pm on Friday 6 November. The victim, who is in his twenties, was taken to hospital and remains in a stable condition.

A 24-year-old man from Portland has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent. A 20-year-old woman from Weymouth has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both remain in police custody. No charges have been announced at this stage, and the arrests are on suspicion only.

The Dorset Echo also reported a police witness appeal after the man was stabbed in a street on a housing estate in the town, as detectives began their enquiries into what happened on Friday evening.

Police appeal for witnesses

Detective Sergeant Erin Kinghorn, of Dorset County CID, said an investigation was underway to establish the full circumstances of the incident. She said that, following initial enquiries, officers believed the incident involved people who were known to each other.

"I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and saw what happened to please get in touch," she said. "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 enquiries."

She added that there would be an increased police presence in the area while the investigation continues, and urged anyone with information or concerns to speak to an officer.

Police have not released further details about the victim, and have not said how long the two arrested people will remain in custody. Detectives say their enquiries are continuing, and they are keen to hear from anyone who was in Canberra Crescent on Friday evening, whether or not they believe they saw anything significant.

How to help the investigation

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260175063. Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

Officers are particularly interested in home CCTV and doorbell camera footage from the area around the time of the incident, as well as accounts from anyone who was nearby on Friday evening. Police say even a small detail could help detectives establish what happened.