Detectives continuing to investigate the death of a man in Bournemouth town centre are issuing a CCTV image of a potential witness they would like to speak to.
At 4.44am on Saturday 12 March 2022 Dorset Police was called to reports that a 21-year-old man had been stabbed outside Subway on Old Christchurch Road.
He was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition, but very sadly he died a short time later. His family are being supported by specially trained officers. HM Coroner has been notified.
Following enquiries, led by Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT), a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody at this time.
Detective Inspector Simon Huxter, of MCIT, said: “We are continuing to make enquiries into this tragic incident and as part of these we have identified a potential witness, who we are keen to identify and speak to.
“I would like to stress that we are looking to speak to this person purely as a witness, as they may have information that could assist our investigation.
“I would urge anyone with information as to his identity to please contact us. I would also like to make a direct plea to the individual pictured to please get in touch so we can take an account from you, as it may assist our enquiries.
“We are continuing to keep the family of the victim fully updated with the progress of our investigation and our thoughts remain with them.
“Police cordons remain in place in the area of Horseshoe Common and there will continue to be an increased police presence in the area. Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team can be approached by members of the public with any information or concerns.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220039976. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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