Dorset murder investigation: Police appeal for home CCTV and dashcam footage

Detectives investigating the murder of a man in his 30's in Dorset have renewed their appeal for information

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 6th Jan 2022

Detectives who launched a murder investigation after a man died at an address in Dorset are renewing their appeal for anyone with information to come forward.

Dorset Police received a report at 7.53pm on Tuesday (4 January) raising concern for the welfare of the occupant of 6 Heath Road in Christchurch.

Officers attended the address and found the body of a man aged in his 30s with serious injuries.

His next of kin has been informed and they are being supported by specially-trained officers.

Detective Inspector Simon Huxter, of the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT), said:

“A detailed investigation is being led by detectives from MCIT to establish exactly what happened.

“I would urge anyone who was in the area of Heath Road between Saturday 1 January and Tuesday 4 January 2022 and saw any suspicious activity or anything out of the ordinary to please get in touch.

“I am also appealing for any residents in the vicinity of Heath Road with home CCTV systems or dashcam footage from vehicles that were in the area during the time frame to please check for any relevant footage.

“We are carrying out extensive enquiries into the death and would ask anyone who knows the occupant of 6 Heath Road to please come forward as you may have important information to assist our investigation.

“Our thoughts continue to remain with the family and friends of the man who sadly died and we will provide support to them as our enquiries progress.”

How to send your CCTV and dashcam footage

Anyone with information, images or footage relevant to the investigation to submit it via the UK Police Major Incident Public Portal

Anyone with information can also contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220001688.

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