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A man was arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a woman was found in Bournemouth. | |
Dorset Police were called to an address in Harley Gardens at about 14:20 BST on Sunday. | |
The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. | |
Armed officers, assisted by a helicopter, conducted a search of the area before a 26-year-old man was arrested at Hengistbury Head. | |
Det Insp Mark Samuel said: "Following the discovery of a woman's body, Dorset Police has launched a murder investigation. | |
"I am appealing for anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the Harley Gardens area [on Saturday or Sunday] to contact Dorset Police as soon as possible. | |
"Officers from the local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out high-visibility patrols in the area over the coming days to offer reassurance to the community. They can be contacted with any concerns." | |