Arrests made in Poole murder investigation
Detectives have arrested five people in connection with the death of a young man in Poole.
Dorset Police received a report at 2.13am on Friday 19 June 2026 that a man had been located with injuries in Longfleet Road.
The victim – an 18-year-old Poole man – was taken into hospital for treatment to a suspected stab wound where he was very sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
It is believed that the victim sustained injuries during an incident in Dale Close and was taken to Longfleet Road in a car.
A cordon remains in place in Dale Close to enable an examination of the suspected scene to be conducted.
Fast-time work has led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man from Poole and two men from Bournemouth – aged 36 and 38 – 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.
All five remain in police custody at this time.
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.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260090826. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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