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Murder charge after man dies outside cocktail bar

Indy Almroth-WrightSouth of England
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An assault outside MyBar on Charminster Road was reported to police in the early hours of Monday

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a 41-year-old man outside a cocktail bar.

Police were called to reports of an assault outside MyBar in Charminster Road, Bournemouth, at about 03:00 BST on Monday. James Blanch, from Christchurch, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Dorset Police said 35-year-old Rico Wilson, who is from Bournemouth, has been charged with murder. He is due to appear at Poole Magistrates' Court later.

Three men - aged 37 and 46 from Bournemouth, and 34 from Poole - who were previously arrested on suspicion of murder have all been released under investigation.

News imageJames has a light brown beard and wears a yellow cap and t-shirt.
James Blanch died at the scene, police said

A 39-year-old arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender from Bournemouth has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Police cordons put in place have now been lifted, with officers expected to remain in the area over the coming days.

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