POLICE have cordoned off a third area of Boscombe as the murder investigation continues. 

Two people, including a 38-year-old woman and 48-year-old man both from Bournemouth, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. 

This follows the discovery of partial human remains in Man Steps zig zag off Boscombe Overcliff Drive over a week ago on Saturday, August 26. 

Bournemouth Echo:

After much scientific analysis, the victim was identified almost a week later as a 49-year-old man from Bournemouth. His family have been made aware. 

Meanwhile, the two people arrested remain in police custody after detectives secured a warrant of further detention from Poole Magistrates’ Court. 

A cordon has been placed around a derelict hotel in Manor Road, Bournemouth and now a new cordon is in place in Aylesbury Road. 

As part of the investigation, police are appealing for anybody who witnessed suspicious activity in Aylesbury Road since Friday, Augfust 18 and now to tell the police. 

Bournemouth Echo:

Detective Inspector Neil Third, of the major crime investigations team, said: “Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and officers are keeping them updated with developments as enquiries continue. 

“The investigation is progressing at pace as we work to establish the circumstances surrounding the death. 

“Following further enquiries, I am now issuing an appeal to anyone who may have seen or heard suspicious activity in the vicinity of Aylesbury Road in Boscombe between Friday 18 August and Friday 1 September 2023 to please contact Dorset Police. 

“If you have information, images or other material that will help us, please upload it to the Major Incident Public Portal that has been set up.” 

Anyone with information is asked to submit it to the investigation team via the Major Incident Public Portal page at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/55HQ23M99-PO1. 

If you are unable to submit information online, please call 101 quoting occurrence number 55230135228.  

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.