Murder investigation after teenager dies in Bournemouth
Police were called out to the Lower Gardens early this morning
Last updated 5th Aug 2023
A murder investigation is underway after the death of a man in Bournemouth town centre.
At 1.26am on Saturday 5 August 2023, Dorset Police received a report that a man had received significant injuries following a fight in the Lower Gardens.
The victim, an 18-year-old man from Bournemouth, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and the coroner notified.
Four 18-year-old men – two from the Portsmouth area, one from Bournemouth and one from Poole – have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Superintendent Gavin House, of Dorset Police, said: “Very sadly a young man has lost his life and our thoughts are with his family and friends.
“A full and detailed investigation is underway into this incident and I would urge anyone who saw what happened and has not yet spoken to officers to please contact us.
“Bournemouth Square and a large area of the Lower Gardens have been cordoned off to enable officers to conduct a thorough investigation of the scene. I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while this vital work takes place.
“Members of the public will see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days and officers from the local neighbourhood policing team can be approached with any concerns.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 5:58. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.