BOURNEMOUTH MP Conor Burns said a young life had been "snuffed out" and a family had been "changed forever" after a 21-year-old man died following a stabbing in the town centre.

The victim died in hospital on the morning of Saturday, March 13, following an incident outside Subway in Old Christchurch Road.

Mr Burns, who represents Bournemouth West, said his thoughts are with the victim and his family.

The Conservative MP said the events in the town centre will have "shocked and unsettled" residents.

Mr Burns told the Daily Echo: "My first thoughts are with the young victim and his family.

"This is a young life snuffed out and a family changed forever.

"Sadly it will also worry those who feel Bournemouth’s centre is changing in an unwelcome way.

"I hope this will prompt an ever greater focus on what can be done to make Bournemouth feel safer, look better and be a place both locals and visitors choose to spend their time because it has a genuinely interesting offer."

As reported, police are continuing to investigate near the scene of the incident, which took place shorlty before 5am on March 12. A cordon remains in place around Horseshoe Common on Sundya, March 13.

Bournemouth Echo:

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Police have released a CCTV image of a potential witness they would like to speak with.

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, by emailing 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220039976.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.