Victim named in Dorset murder
Police have begun a murder investigation following an incident in the Lansdowne area of Bournemouth this afternoon.
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A dead man whose body was found in a flat in Bournemouth has been named.
Sergio Retamar Marquez had been stabbed several times in the chest. His body was discovered on Tuesday. A 29-year-old man, who was arrested at time, has been moved to a secure unit.
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Latest from police in murder investigation
Police say they are continuing to question a man on suspicion of murder after a man's body was found in the Lansdowne Road area of Bournemouth on Tuesday.
A 29-year-old man from Bournemouth was arrested in connection with the incident and has now been transferred and bailed to a secure unit whilst enquiries continue.
Police say they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the man’s death.
Officers added that they would like to "reassure members of the public that the incident was between two people who were known to each other".
– Det Insp BalmerThere has been speculation in the press in relation to how the victim was discovered. It is never the case that the police discuss the findings at a crime scene, but the family are now being supported by Dorset Police and are fully aware of the circumstances.
"Several people have already supplied information regarding this incident, I would urge anyone with information to call 101."
Bournemouth Murder Update
A man is being questioned by police this lunchtime after a body was found in Bournemouth. Parts of Lansdowne Road were closed last night due to reports a man was seriously injured in an attack. Officers arrested a 29 year old man on suspicion of murder. Martin Dowse has our report.
Police quiz man over Bournemouth murder
Police are continuing to question a man on suspicion of murder after a man's body was found in Bournemouth.
The body was found in the Lansdowne Road area of the town yesterday afternoon.
A 29-year-old man from Bournemouth was arrested in the area of Beechy Road on suspicion of murder.
Details of the victim will be released when the next of kin have been informed. Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a man leaving the scene along Holdenhurst Road in the direction of Bournemouth railway station.
Large police operation after Bournemouth death
Police have begun a murder investigation following an incident in the Lansdowne area of Bournemouth this afternoon. A large number of armed officers converged on the Beechey Road area and were seen arresting a man. Extensive enquiries are taking place around the area.
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'Man arrested' by armed police
Police have begun a murder investigation following an incident in the Lansdowne area of Bournemouth this afternoon. A large number of armed officers converged on the Beechey Road area and were seen arresting a man. Extensive enquiries are taking place around the area.