A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 60-year-old man died at an address in Poole.
Police were called to Bowden Road on Sunday night and were still present with forensic teams on Monday.
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A Dorset police spokesman said: “Dorset police were called at 9:26 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, to signal the sudden death of a man at Bowden Road in Poole.
“Very sadly, the body of a man aged about 60 is in the property. His close relatives have been notified and the investigator has been notified.
“Currently, the man’s death is being treated as suspicious. An investigation into his death is under way.
“Investigators at the crime scene are inspecting the address, and officers are conducting house-to-house inspections. The cordon remains in place.
“A 39-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Both men know each other.
“Officers from the local neighborhood police team will carry out intensified patrols in the area in the coming days and you can contact them in case of any concerns.
Witnesses say they saw a “heavy” police presence, as well as ambulances at the address on Sunday night.
A forensic van and a police van remained in place Monday afternoon.
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