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Man's neck slashed from behind in "unprovoked" attack Man's neck slashed from behind in "unprovoked" attack
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A man had his neck slashed with a blade from behind in an "unprovoked" attack in Bournemouth town centre.A man had his neck slashed with a blade from behind in an "unprovoked" attack in Bournemouth town centre.
Two local men aged 56 and 59 have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a search by armed police.
The 18-year-old victim was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries after the assault in Old Christchurch Road, said police.The 18-year-old victim was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries after the assault in Old Christchurch Road, said police.
He was left with "a serious cut to the neck" by a man who fled the scene toward Wootton Gardens early on Friday . He was left with "a serious cut to the neck" by a man who fled the scene toward Wootton Gardens early on Friday.
Armed officers and police dogs searched the area but no arrests have been made. Dorset Police issued CCTV images of a suspect, who was described as white and was wearing grey jogging bottoms, blue trainers with white soles, and a black jacket with a white top underneath.
Dorset Police has issued CCTV images of the suspect, who is white and was wearing grey jogging bottoms, blue trainers with white soles, and a black jacket with a white top underneath. Det Con Matt Cooke said: "This was a serious and unprovoked assault."
Det Con Matt Cooke said: "This was a serious and unprovoked assault. A full investigation is underway to locate the offender.
"If you see this man, please do no approach him but call 999 immediately."