Man, 18, dies after stabbing as police arrest four men in murder probe

A police appeal has been launched to help officers

A teenager has died after being stabbed in Poole, prompting a murder investigation and the arrests of four young men.

Emergency services were called to Longfleet Road at 2.13am on Friday, June 19, where an 18‑year‑old was found with a suspected stab wound and taken to hospital. He was pronounced dead shortly afterwards, according to the Mirror.

Detectives believe the victim, who was from Poole, was injured during an incident in nearby Dale Close before being driven to Longfleet Road. Four men, aged between 19 and 22, have been arrested on suspicion of murder as inquiries continue.

A 19-year-old man from Poole came forward overnight and was arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday (June 20). Two 22-year-olds, one from London and one from Bletchley in Buckinghamshire, who were initially arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have since been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Also, a 20-year-old man from Blandford in Dorset has been arrested on suspicion of murder. All four remain in custody, police confirmed.

Two men aged 36 and 38, from Bournemouth, have been released with no further action taken after they were initially arrested on suspicion of murder.

“We are continuing our investigation into this incident and are keeping the victim’s family updated on our progress. Our thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time,” said Detective Superintendent Neil Third, of Dorset Police.

“Officers have concluded searches in the Dale Close area and continue to carry out searches at an address in Castleman Smith Close in Blandford in connection to the incident. We do not underestimate the concern and upset that an incident of this nature will have in the community.

“We still need help from the public and would reiterate our appeal for anyone with information – or relevant home CCTV, doorbell camera or dashcam footage – from Dale Close or Longfleet Road around the relevant time to please contact us.”

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An appeal was launched for information regarding a dark-coloured Nissan Juke seen in the area of Dale Close at the time of the incident. Still, later on Saturday night they said they had identified the vehicle’s location.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Dorset police online or by calling 101 quoting reference number number 55260090826. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through independent charity Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.