Pair arrested on suspicion of murder at Dorset holiday park bailed
A man in his 70s from Birmingham died early on Sunday (23rd June)
Last updated 25th Jun 2024
Two people, arrested on suspicion of murder at a Dorset holiday park, have been released on bail.
A man in his 70s from Birmingham died in the early hours of Sunday (23rd June), after being found in a lake at Warmwell in Crossways.
Emergency services had been called out after concerns for a person's welfare in Heron Lake.
Police have also confirmed a man and a woman arrested - who are in their 50s and also from Birmingham - are known to the victim.
The woman was also arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
Detective Inspector Shaun Inkpen, of Dorset's Major Crime Investigation Team, said:
“This remains an ongoing investigation and we are continuing to explore a number of lines of enquiry as we seek to establish the full circumstances surrounding this death.
“I would again urge anyone who witnessed or heard anything suspicious in the area during the evening of Saturday 22 June into the early hours of Sunday 23 June 2024 to please contact us.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55240094346.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.