A person and a lady are in police custody on suspicion of homicide after human stays had been found off a footpath in a seaside city.

Police launched a homicide investigation after a horrified walker found "partial human remains" off a cliff path in Overcliff Drive in Boscombe, Dorset, at round 1.30pm on Saturday. Officers have now recognized the deceased as a 49-year-old man from Bournemouth.

Detectives from the Dorset Police Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) have contacted the person's household. They have additionally arrested a 38-year-old lady and a 49-year-old man - each additionally from Bournemouth - on suspicion of homicide.

Quite a few cordons stay in place throughout Boscombe whereas the investigation continues. However, an preliminary crime scene that coated the Manor Steps Zig Zag has since been eliminated.

Detective Inspector Neil Third, of MCIT, mentioned: “This remains a very complex investigation and we have worked tirelessly since the initial discovery and report to progress our enquiries.

“Foremost, our thoughts are with the victim’s family. We will continue to do all we can to establish the circumstances of the death. 

“Now that we have been able to identify the victim following scientific analysis, I am in a position to be more specific about my appeal. I would like to hear from anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity around the area of the Manor Steps Zig Zag in Boscombe between Monday 31 July 2023 and Saturday 26 August 2023.

“I would ask anyone with information, images or other material to please upload it to the Major Incident Public Portal that has been set up.

“A number of cordons have been put in place across the Boscombe area and I would like to thank the public for their assistance while officers conduct their detailed enquiries. Officers can be approached by members of the public with any information or concerns.”

Anyone with any info is requested to contact Dorset Police on-line or by calling 101 quoting incident 55230135228. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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