Three arrested after man dies in Bournemouth
Police attended the scene in the early hours of this morning
Last updated 6th Apr 2026
Three people have been arrested as part of a murder investigation after a man in Bournemouth died.
At around 3am today officers received a report of an assault outside MyBar in Charminster Road.
A man aged in his 40s from Christchurch was very pronounced dead at the scene.
The two men from Bournemouth, aged 37 and 46 and a 34-year-old man from Poole have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Nicky Jenkins, of Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who sadly died and a detailed investigation is underway to establish what happened.
“An extensive cordon has been put in place and I would like to thank the public for their understanding while vital work at the scene is carried out.
“We know there were a number of people in the area at the time who may have witnessed what happened and we would ask them to please get in touch.
“I am also appealing to anyone who was driving in the area and has dashcam fitted to their vehicle to please check it for any relevant footage.
“Members of the public will see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days and we would encourage anyone with information or concerns to please speak with an officer.”