Detectives are investigating the circumstances of the death of a man in Weymouth and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report at 7.32am on Tuesday 13 May 2025 that a man had been found unresponsive in a tent on land off Mercery Road, near to the Mount Pleasant Park and Ride site.
Very sadly, the man – aged in his 30s – was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed and is being kept updated by officers.
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of the death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.
Following enquiries, a man aged in his 30s and a man aged in his 40s, both of no fixed abode, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector George Graham, of Dorset County CID, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the loved ones of the man who sadly died, and his family is being kept updated with developments in our investigation as we seek to establish the full circumstances surrounding his death.
“I am keen to hear from anyone with information that might assist our enquiries, particularly anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area during the evening of Monday 12 May into the morning of Tuesday 13 May 2025.
“Our enquiries remain ongoing to establish the cause of the man’s death, and we have arrested two individuals to assist us with gathering as much information as we can, while providing them with legal protection.
“While this matter is believed to involved individuals who were known to each other, we understand incidents such as this can cause concern for the local community. There will be an increased policing presence in the vicinity as we conduct our enquiries and officers can be approached by members of the public with information or concerns.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250067479. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
