Man found dead outside Bournemouth bar as three people arrested

A man in his 40s was found dead outside MyBar on Charminster Road in Bournemouth

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following a man’s death after an alleged violent assault outside a Bournemouth bar.

Officers 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.

Two Bournemouth men, aged 37 and 46, along with a 34 year old man from Poole, have subsequently been taken into custody.

Police believe several people were present in the vicinity at the time and may have seen the alleged incident. They are being urged to contact Dorset Police online or by telephoning 101, quoting occurrence number 55260048268, as enquiries into the circumstances continue.

The force confirmed there will be a heightened police presence in the locality over the coming days, with members of the public who hold any information or have concerns encouraged to speak with officers. Motorists are also being appealed to share any dashcam footage which may have recorded the incident, reports the Mirror.

An “extensive cordon” remains in place while crucial work at the scene is being undertaken, 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.”

Those with information are urged to reach out to Dorset Police via their website or by dialling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260048268.