Murder investigation launched after man's death in Bournemouth
Three people have been arrested
Last updated 18th Dec 2022
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a man who was attacked in Bournemouth.
Police were called a property in Frances Road in Springbourne on Saturday morning following a report the victim in his 40s had been assaulted on Friday night.
A 39-year-old man from Bournemouth and a 28-year-old man from Poole were arrested on suspicion of murder.
A 34-year-old woman from Wareham was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Detective Inspector Neil Third from Dorset Police said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the man who sadly died, and they are being kept fully updated with the progress of our fast-moving investigation.
"We are continuing to carry out a number of enquiries and I would ask anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area of Frances Road during the evening of Friday or early hours of Saturday, or who has any further information that might assist our investigation, to please contact us.
"Our enquiries to date indicate the victim and those arrested were known to each other."