Officers were called to reports of an alleged assault outside MyBar on Charminster Road at around 3am on Easter Sunday
Zahra Khaliq News Reporter and Emma O’Neill Content Editor
12:36, 06 Apr 2026Updated 12:36, 06 Apr 2026
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Three men have been detained on suspicion of murder following an alleged savage assault on a man outside a Bournemouth bar.
Police responded to reports of an attack outside MyBar on Charminster Road at approximately 3am this morning, discovering a man in his 40s from Christchurch, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 37 year old and a 46-year-old, both from Bournemouth, along with a 34 year old from Poole, have subsequently been taken into custody.
Detectives believe several individuals were present in the vicinity at the time and may have observed the alleged incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Dorset Police via their website or by telephoning 101, citing occurrence number 55260048268, as enquiries continue.
The force has confirmed there will be a heightened police visibility in the locality over the next few days, with members of the public encouraged to approach officers if they have any details or concerns. Motorists are also being appealed to for any dashcam recordings that might have captured the incident, reports the Mirror.
Officers were called to reports of an assault on Charminster Road(Image: Google Maps)
An “extensive cordon” remains in position while crucial scene examination work is undertaken, according to police.
Detective Chief Inspector Nicky Jenkins, from 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.”
Anybody with information is urged to get in touch with Dorset Police via their website or by dialling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260048268.