POLICE have cordoned off The Arcade in Bournemouth town centre as forensics are seen investigating the area.
Police have been outside Bournemouth Arcade in Gervis Place since around 6am on Tuesday, September 13.
Small yellow cones are scattered on the floor as a South West Forensics officer examines the floor.
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The incident has gained a lot of interest from shoppers, as people crowd around the closed gates and police tape to get a closer look at the incident.
All shops in The Arcade have been forced to shut as officers deal with the incident.
One shopworker in Space NK reports footfall has been down throughout the morning as the main entrance is closed.
Another shop worker in Ernest Jones said police have been there since "at least 9:30am" when the shop opened.
A police officer on site said the Arcade will reopen shortly.
We have contacted Dorset Police for more details.
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