Man fighting for life and woman injured after horror double stabbing at popular UK holiday resort

A MAN is fighting for his life and a woman has been injured after a horror double stabbing at a popular UK holiday spot.

The man was stabbed in the stomach and head during an argument between two groups of men in Bournemouth, Dorset.

A 21-year-old woman, who was not known to either group, suffered a knife wound to her lower body during the same incident and was also rushed to hospital.

Her condition is reportedly not life-threatening.

A 20-year-old local man was arrested nearby on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and affray and remains in custody.

He also sustained an injury to his hand and has been taken to hospital for treatment.

Cops are also hunting a second suspect in connection with the stabbings.

He was said to be wearing an orange T-shirt and was carrying a skateboard at the time around 2.50am today.

Police have set up two cordons at Old Christchurch Road by the Bet Fred shop and on nearby Albert Road.

Old Christchurch Road is the hub of Bournemouth's booming nightlife scene and would have been busy with stag and hen parties last night.

But it has also become the worst area for violent crime in the resort town.

A doorman working at a nearby bar reported seeing a group of young people leave the area before noticing the seriously injured male lying on the pavement outside the Bef Fred shop.

He said: "They walked straight past me and kept looking back at something. They walked away quickly.

"They didn't look like they were out clubbing.

"I saw a lad lying down on the floor and ambulance paramedics rushing towards him. It didn't look like he was moving."

Detective Inspector Darren Moores, of Bournemouth CID, said: "An investigation into this incident is ongoing to establish exactly what happened.

"I would urge anyone who witnessed it or filmed any of the incident on their mobile phone to please contact Dorset Police.

"As part of our early enquiries, we are looking for an outstanding suspect who was said to be wearing an orange T-shirt and possibly carrying a skateboard.

"I would ask anyone who knows who this is or where he may be to please get in touch.

"I understand this incident will be of concern to members of the public and local businesses and officers from the local neighbourhood policing team will be carrying out high-visibility patrols in the area over the coming days and can be approached with any information or concerns."