Crime, Poole | Posted on January 2nd, 2025 | return to news
New Year’s Eve tragedy as two people found dead in Poole
Police are seeking any information following the discovery of the bodies of the man and the woman in Anthony’s Avenue.
A man and a woman were found dead at a property in Anthony’s Avenue on Tuesday 31 December.
Following a report to police at 11.35am, officers attended with the ambulance service, and the bodies of the two people – both in their 70s – were located within the property. An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of both deaths.
The man and the woman were known to each other. Their next of kin have been informed and the coroner has been notified.
Detective Inspector Ian Allen, of Dorset Police, said: “This is a very sad incident and we are doing all we can to support the next of kin.
“Officers are carrying out enquiries to establish exactly what happened and a cordon is in place to allow a thorough investigation of the scene to take place.
“At this time, it is not believed anyone else was involved in the incident and enquiries will continue to find out the full circumstances surrounding the deaths.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have any information to help our investigation to please contact Dorset Police.
“We are trying to establish a timeline of what happened, but are currently considering the period over the Christmas holidays until today.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area and we would encourage anyone to contact officers from the local neighbourhood policing team if they have any concerns or information.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240198989. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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