Man, 28, is charged with attempted murder after girl, nine, is stabbed in block of flats in Dorset

A man,28,has been charged with attempted murder after a nine-year-old girl was stabbed in block of flats in Dorset.

The girl was knifed in Gilder Close,Christchurch,at 5.45pm on Tuesday and remains in hospital receiving treatment. 

The man,from Christchurch,was arrested and has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon. 

He has been remanded in custody and he is due to appear at Poole Magistrates' Court today. 

A woman,aged in her 50s,who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released without charge.  

The incident happened on Glider Close,Dorset 

Detective Chief Inspector Aimee Schock,of BCP CID,said: 'After enquiries carried out by detectives,we liaised with the Crown Prosecution Service who authorised the charges.

'There will continue to be an increased policing presence in the coming days and we would urge anyone to approach an officer with information or concerns.

'I would like to thank the community for their ongoing support.'