Although two arrests have been made, Dorset Police are renewing their appeal for further information following the discovery of partial human remains in Boscombe.

Dorset Police received a report at 1.10pm on Saturday 26 August following a discovery by a member of the public of suspected partial human remains in the area of the Manor Steps Zig Zag, off Boscombe Overcliff Drive.

Following scientific analysis, the victim was identified as a 49-year-old man from Bournemouth.

A 38-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man – both from Bournemouth – were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody after detectives secured a warrant of further detention from Poole Magistrates’ Court.

Detective inspector Neil Third, of MCIT, 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.”

Cordons are in place in Aylesbury Road and Manor Road in Boscombe to allow detectives to carry out detailed enquiries. There is an increased police presence in the area and officers can be approached by members of the public with any information or concerns.

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.