Five arrested as police investigate death of Poole man
All five remain in police custody at this time.
Five people have been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Poole.
Shortly after 2am on Friday police were called that a man had been found with injuries in Longfleet Road.
The victim – an 18-year-old Poole male – was taken into hospital for treatment to a suspected stab wound where he was very sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
A 20-year-old man from Poole and two men from Bournemouth – aged 36 and 38 were arrested on suspicion of murder.
A 22-year-old man from London and a 22-year-old man of Bletchley in Buckinghamshire have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Detective Superintendent Neil Third, of Dorset Police, said: “We have informed the victim’s family of these latest developments and our thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time.
“We do not underestimate the concern and upset that an incident of this nature will have in the community.
“We would like to reassure that we have acted quickly in making arrests and progressing our investigation.
“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 come forward.
“We are grateful for everyone’s support while the cordon is in place and officers are conducting their enquiries, it allows us to carry out a detailed investigation and seek justice for the victim’s family.”