Police in Dorset have launched an investigation after a teenager was stabbed after an altercation on a farm in Dorset.

The incident happened on Slades Farm at around 4:00p.m on August 21.

Police officers attended the scene and located the 16-year-old male victim who had been attacked with a blade during an altercation.

The teenager was taken to hospital for treatment of his non-life threatening facial injuries.

Detective Constable Michael White said:

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Slades Farm and witnessed what happened to please contact Dorset Police.

Finally, I would urge anyone with information about who was responsible to please come forward.

“A full investigation is underway into this incident.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police either by email at [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210135214.