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An investigation into the death of a man who had been found unconscious at an address in Bournemouth continues.

At approximately 12.15am on Thursday 20 July 2023 officers attended an address in Hinton Road following a report of a concern for welfare. A man aged in his 60s was located inside unconscious and was taken to hospital by the ambulance service. On Monday 24 July 2023 he very sadly died in hospital and the cause of death was subdural haematoma.

A detailed investigation into the circumstances of the death has been continuing, led by detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT).

A 23-year-old woman and two 39-year-old men – all from Bournemouth – were initially arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, but after the man’s death were further arrested on suspicion of murder and released on police bail. The 23-year-old woman and one of the 39-year-old men have now been released from the investigation and will not face any further action. The other 39-year-old man, who was known to the victim, remains on police bail while enquiries continue.

Detective Inspector Mark Jenkins, of MCIT, said: “We have been carrying out extensive enquiries into the man’s death and an investigation is ongoing to understand the full circumstances of the death.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230112971. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.