A murder investigation has been launched in Dorset after a man died following an alleged assault in Bournemouth.
Officers were called to reports of an incident outside My Bar in Charminster Road at around 3am on Monday April 6th.
A man aged in his 40s from Christchurch was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed.
Part of Charminster Road remains cordoned off
Two men from Bournemouth – aged 37 and 46 – and a 34-year-old man from Poole have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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 underway 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.
Police were called to the incident outside My Bar at around 3am on Monday
“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.”
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