Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after police were called to a bar in Bournemouth during the early hours and found a man in his 40s who died at the scene
11:47, 06 Apr 2026Updated 12:17, 06 Apr 2026
Dorset Police attended the scene (stock image)(Image: MaxWillcock/BNPS)
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was allegedly the victim of a brutal attack outside a bar in Bournemouth.
Officers were called to reports of an assault outside MyBar on Charminster Road at around 3am this morning and found a man in his 40s from Christchurch, who died at the scene.
Two men from Bournemouth, aged 37 and 46, and a 34-year-old man from Poole, have since been arrested.
Officers believe a number of people were in the area at the time and may have witnessed the alleged attack. They are being asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260048268, as an investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
The force said there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days, with members of the public who have any information or concerns asked to speak with officers. Drivers are also being urged to share any dashcam footage which may have captured the incident.
Officers were called to reports of an assault on Charminster Road(Image: Google Maps)
An “extensive cordon” is in place while vital work at the scene is being carried out, police say.
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 under way 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.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260048268.