Bournemouth murder probe: Cameron Hamilton's family pay tribute

Cameron Hamilton's family described him as their "beautiful boy"

A man whose death has prompted a murder investigation has been described as "beautiful" and "funny" by his family.

Cameron Hamilton, 18, was found with fatal stab wounds in Bournemouth town centre in the early hours of Saturday.

Four men - all aged 18 - were arrested on suspicion of murder and two have now been released without charge.

In a statement released through Dorset Police, Mr Hamilton's relatives said he was "so loved" and asked for privacy during "this devastating time".

Forensics officers were seen investigating in Bournemouth Square and the Lower Gardens

They added: "We have not lost our beautiful boy, he has been taken.

"We don't want this to be what Cam is remembered for, we want him to be remembered for the funny, kind and wonderful person he is and always will be.

"We would also like to thank all the police officers who attended the scene and were with Cam and all the people who have sent their condolences and wishes to the family."

Police said the two 18-year-olds released remained under investigation for affray.

A large area of Bournemouth's Lower Gardens was cordoned off following the teenager's death

Two other 18-year-olds, both from Portsmouth, continued to be questioned by officers on suspicion of murder.

Dorset Police said a dispersal order for the town centre had been extended for a further 48 hours, giving officers more power to arrest people for anti-social behaviour.

It also said high visibility patrols would continue in the area.

A large cordon that spanned from Bournemouth Square to the Lower Gardens entrance at Pier Approach has now been lifted.

Lower Gardens was entirely cordoned off, from Bournemouth Square through to the entrance to Pier Approach

The force said it had 28 officers on foot patrol in the town centre at the time of the teenager's death and that they were on the scene "almost immediately".

Detectives believe a number of people fled the scene and discarded various items, including clothing, after the incident.

Det Insp Neil Third said: "We are continuing to carry out extensive inquiries and I would again urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to contact us."