THE cordon in place in Horsehoe Common has been lifted as police continue to question a teenager who was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Officers sealed off an area outside the Subway store and Walkabout pub in Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth after a stabbing at 4.44am on Saturday.

A park directly opposite the scene was also cordoned off by police while forensic officers carried out searches.

As well as making an arrest of a 16-year-old on suspicion of murder, a second man who was later identified as a potential witness through CCTV has been helping police with their enquiries after coming forward.

Bournemouth Echo: Horseshoe Common was reopened on Monday afternoonHorseshoe Common was reopened on Monday afternoon

Tom Roberts, 21, died in hospital following the incident outside Subway in Old Christchurch Road on the morning of Saturday, March 12.

The heartbroken family of Mr Roberts said they could not comprehend what had happened to him.

He was a drum and bass DJ known as 'Nomad' and had previously worked at local nightclubs in Bournemouth but had dreams of becoming a Royal Marine in the future.

His sister, Patti Roberts, said: “He was such a strong, kind and funny person. I didn't see him as a man because to me he was still that cheeky, mischievous brother that brought so much life into the room.

"We can't begin to comprehend what has happened to him.

"His future was going to be bright. He wanted to be a marine. He was in a beautiful relationship with his girlfriend and they were supposed to be going on holiday this week.

"He had so many people in his life that loved him. And now he's gone.”