TWO people have appeared in court in connection with an alleged stabbing at an address in Bournemouth.

James Liam Paz, aged 46 and of Stanley Green Road, Poole, has been charged with attempted wounding with intent and attempted robbery, and Chantelle Lacey Stevenson, aged 23 and of Sedgley Road, Bournemouth, has been charged with wounding with intent and attempted robbery.

Both defendants appeared at Poole Magistrates' Court on Thursday, June 4, in relation to a reported incident on Tuesday nights.

Police were called at 11.20pm to Hanlon Close, West Howe, following reports that two people had sustained injuries.

Officers attended and it was reported that a woman had sustained a knife wound to her face and a man had been stabbed to the torso. Both were taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries were not believed to be life threatening. Another man was also treated for minor injuries.

Paz and Stevenson were remanded into custody and case was adjourned by magistrates. The next hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, July 2, at Bournemouth Crown Court.