Three arrested after man dies outside cocktail bar on Easter weekend

6 Apr 2026 • 9:08 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following an alleged assault outside a bar in Bournemouth.
  • Dorset Police were called to MyBar in Charminster Road at approximately 3am on Monday, where they found a man in his 40s from Christchurch.
  • The victim sadly died at the scene.
  • Three men, aged 37 and 46 from Bournemouth, and 34 from Poole, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Nicky Jenkins has appealed for witnesses, including anyone with dashcam footage, to come forward and assist the ongoing investigation.

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