Bletchley man arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with death of 18-year-old

The man, aged 22, from Bletchley, who has not been named, is one of three people currently being questioned in connection with the death of an 18-year-old man from Poole in the early hours of Friday June 19.

Detectives from Dorset Police are currently questioning a 20-year-old man from Blandford, a 22-year-old man from London and the man from Bletchley in connection with the incident.

Two men from Bournemouth, aged 36 and 38, were initially arrested on suspicion of murder, but have since been released and will face no further police action.

The men from Bletchley and London were initially arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender but have since been further arrested on suspicion of murder.

A 19-year-old man from Poole was later arrested on suspicion of murder but has subsequently been released and will face no further police action.

Dorset Police received a report at 2.13am on Friday June 19 that a man had been located with injuries in Longfleet Road, Poole.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to a suspected stab wound before he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police believe the victim sustained injuries during an incident in Dale Close, before being taken to Longfleet Road by car.

As part of the investigation, police are currently appealing for information about the movements of a dark coloured Nissan Juke with damage to the front and a missing bumper, around the time of the incident.

Detective Superintendent Neil Third from Dorset Police said: “We are keeping the victim’s family updated on our progress and our thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time.

“Our investigation is progressing at pace and we believe a Nissan Juke was involved in the incident.

“We are keen to piece together its movements during the night and are asking members of the public who may have been travelling between Dale Road and Blandford or those living along the route to review any dashcam footage or home CCTV for any sightings of a vehicle matching the description.

“Officers are also continuing to search a property 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 and officers from the neighbourhood policing team are carrying out additional patrols in the area and can be approached with any questions or concerns.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via the 101 number, quoting the reference 55260090826.

Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers by contacting the charity on 0800 555 111.