Murder investigation launched after man's body found
The man was discovered dead in a house in Christchurch
Last updated 5th Jan 2022
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died at a house in Christchurch.
Dorset Police received a report at 7.53pm on Tuesday 4 January 2022 raising concern for the welfare of the occupant of 6 Heath Road.
The body of a man aged in his 30s was found with serious injuries.
His next of kin has been told and the coroner has been notified of the death.
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.”
Anyone with information, images or footage relevant to the investigation to submit it via the UK Police Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/55HQ21M75-PO1
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. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.