An 18-year-old man has died after a stabbing in Poole, leading to a murder investigation and the arrest of four men aged between 19 and 22. Emergency services were called to Longfleet Road at 2:13 a.m. on Friday, June 19, where the victim was found with a suspected stab wound. He was taken to hospital but pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Details of the Incident
Detectives believe the victim, who was from Poole, sustained his injuries during an incident in nearby Dale Close before being driven to Longfleet Road. A 19-year-old man from Poole came forward overnight and was arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday, June 20. Two 22-year-olds, one from London and one from Bletchley in Buckinghamshire, initially arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have since been rearrested on suspicion of murder. A 20-year-old man from Blandford in Dorset has also been arrested on suspicion of murder. All four remain in police custody.
Police Appeal and Investigation
Two men aged 36 and 38 from Bournemouth were initially arrested on suspicion of murder but have been released with no further action. Detective Superintendent Neil Third of Dorset Police said: “We are continuing our investigation into this incident and are keeping the victim’s family updated on our progress. Our thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time.” He added: “Officers have concluded searches in the Dale Close area and continue to carry out searches at an address in Castleman Smith Close in Blandford. We do not underestimate the concern and upset that an incident of this nature will have in the community. 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 contact us.”
Vehicle Sought
An appeal was launched for information regarding a dark-coloured Nissan Juke seen in the area of Dale Close at the time of the incident. However, later on Saturday night, police confirmed they had identified the vehicle’s location.
How to Help
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 55260090826. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through independent charity Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.
