Detectives leading a murder investigation following the death of a young man in Bournemouth town centre are issuing a further update.
At 1.26am on Saturday 5 August 2023 Dorset Police received a report from officers on scene that a man had received a suspected stab wound following an altercation involving a group of people in the area of The Square.
Very sadly the victim, aged 18 and from Bournemouth, was pronounced dead at the scene. Dedicated officers are continuing to support the man’s family.
Following fast-time enquiries, four 18-year-old young men were arrested on suspicion of murder in the area following the incident and an investigation was launched by detectives from Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT).
After further investigative work, two of those arrested – one from Poole and one from Bournemouth – have now been released without charge in relation to the offence of murder. They were also arrested on suspicion of affray and have been released under investigation in relation to that offence.
The other two arrested – both from the Portsmouth area – remain in police custody after detectives secured a warrant of further detention from Poole Magistrates’ Court.
Detective Inspector Neil Third, of MCIT, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of the young man who sadly died and officers are continuing to support them and keep them updated in relation to developments with the investigation.
“We are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries and I would again urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to contact us. Anyone with relevant information or footage can submit it through our Major Incident Public Portal page.
“The cordons that were in place in Bournemouth town centre throughout much of Saturday 5 August 2023 have now been removed and I would like to again thank members of the local community for their patience and understanding while these were in place.
“We will continue to undertake investigative activity in the area of the gardens and town centre and local officers will be carrying out further high visibility patrols for public reassurance.”
Anyone with information is asked to submit it to the investigation team via the Major Incident Public Portal page at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/55HQ23M98-PO1. If you are unable to submit information online, please call 101 quoting occurrence number 55230122793. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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