Men arrested over death of man in tent released

The man, aged in his 30s, was found in a tent on land near the Mount Pleasant Park and Ride

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of another man in a tent have been released on police bail.

The man, aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene after being found unresponsive in a tent on land near the Mount Pleasant Park and Ride site off Mercery Road, Weymouth, on Tuesday shortly after 07:30 BST.

The arrested men, both of no fixed abode, one aged in his 30s and the second in his 40s, have been released on police bail.

Dorset Police said an investigation to establish the full circumstances of the man's death, which is currently being treated as unexplained, is ongoing.

The force said it was understood the men knew each other.

Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area between Monday evening and Tuesday morning is urged to contact police.

Det Ch Insp George Graham, of Dorset County CID, said: "There will remain an increased policing presence in the vicinity and officers can be approached by members of the local community with any information and concerns.

"We would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding as cordons have been in place to enable us to carry out a comprehensive investigation and examination of the scene."