A MAN in his 70s has been found dead in a lake at a tourist park – as officers arrest two people “known” to him on suspicion of murder.
Police rushed to Warmwell Holiday Park near Dorchester at 12.17pm on Sunday after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man believed to be in Heron Lake.
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Man in his 70s dies at Warmwell Holiday Park Credit: Google Street View
Paramedics and firefighters also rushed to the scene before the victim, who has not yet been named, was found in the water.
Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the pensioner from Birmingham was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers arrested a man and a woman, both aged in their 50s and also from Birmingham, on suspicion of murder.
The woman was also arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
Dorset Police confirmed that the man who died and the people who were arrested were “known to each other”.
A cordon has been put in place as detectives continue to investigate the tragic incident.
Officers have urged anyone who witnessed or heard anything suspicious in the area to come forward.
Detective Inspector Shaun Inkpen, from Dorset Police’s Serious Crime Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who sadly died, and we have launched a full investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
“We are carrying out extensive investigations in the area of the tourist park and a cordon has been set up while we carry out our investigation.
“I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed or heard anything suspicious in the area during the evening of Saturday 22nd June to the early hours of Sunday 23rd June 2024.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area while we carry out our enquiries, and officers can be approached by any member 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 incident number 55240094346.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555 111.
Based in Dorset, Warmwell Holiday Park is a popular venue boasting a range of activities.
There is also a 110m ski slope, Jurassic Crazy Golf, bungee trampolines, Sports Dome, Arts and Crafts Den and an indoor pool with a canal and wave machine.
Guests can also try out hoverboards, conquer new heights on the high ropes course or play in a virtual reality arcade game.
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