Woman, in her 20s, is found dead in Travelodge in Bournemouth as police arrest man, 32, on suspicion of murder
- Body of the woman, in her 20s, was discovered at a Travelodge in Bournemouth
- Came after man walked into police station in Dorset to report the death
- The 32-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of murder of the woman, believed to have worked at the hotel
Police have launched a murder inquiry after a woman was killed at the seaside town of Bournemouth.
The woman’s body was discovered at 8am today in a Travelodge after a man walked into police station in Dorset to report the death.
Police officers and two ambulances then descended on the hotel on Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, and found the young woman.
The man, a 32-year-old, was later arrested on suspicion of murder.
It is believed the victim, who was aged in her 20s, worked at the hotel.
The woman’s body was discovered at 8am today in a Travelodge after a man walked into police station in Dorset to report the death
Police cordoned off the building and spent the morning interviewing guests still inside.
Forensic officers could be scene searching the grounds for clues.
A spokesman for Dorset police said the victim’s family has been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.
He said: ‘A 32-year-old man from Bournemouth attended Bournemouth police station and has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He is assisting detectives with their enquiries.’
Detective Chief Inspector Jez Noyce, of Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team, said: ‘Our thoughts are with the family of the woman at this extremely difficult time.
The man, a 32-year-old, was later arrested on suspicion of murdering the woman, who is believed to have worked at the hotel
‘We are carrying out a full investigation into this matter and officers have been speaking with those guests who are staying at the hotel.
‘I would urge anyone who witnessed or heard anything suspicious in the area of the Travelodge in Christchurch Road this morning.
‘I would also like to thank guests at the hotel for their patience and understanding while we have been carrying out enquiries at the scene.’
In a statement, a spokesman for Travelodge said: ‘We are deeply saddened to hear that a woman has died at Bournemouth Travelodge.
‘Our thoughts and sincerest sympathy are with her family and our priority right now is to support the police with their investigation.
‘As this is a live police investigation we cannot make any further comment at this stage.’
Anyone with information can call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55200184895, or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.