Second boy arrested on suspicion of murder after man's death
Edward Reeve, 35, was found dead in a house in Christchurch
Last updated 8th Jan 2022
A second teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 35-year-old man was found dead in Christchurch.
The body of Edward Reeve was discovered in a house in Heath Road in Walkford on Tuesday.
A 16-year-old boy from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A 16-year-old boy from Christchurch, previously arrested on suspicion of murder, is still assisting officers with enquiries, police said.
Police are still asking anyone who was in the Heath Road area of Christchurch between Saturday and Tuesday, and saw "any suspicious activity or anything out of the ordinary", to contact them.
Detectives are also asking any residents in the Heath Road vicinity with home CCTV systems or dashcam footage from vehicles that were in the area during the timeframe to check their film.
Detective Inspector Simon Huxter, of the major crime investigation team, said: "We are continuing to support Edward's family and keep them updated with our investigation, which remains ongoing.
"I am appealing to anyone who knew Edward to please come forward as they may have important information to assist our investigation.
"Our appeal also still stands for residents and motorists in the area of Heath Road to please check any CCTV systems or dashcam footage from Saturday 1 January to Tuesday 4 January 2022 and to report any suspicious activity they may have witnessed during this time period.
"Officers remain in the area carrying out inquiries and can be approached by members of the community with any information or concerns."