TWO men have been arrested over the death of the “gentle giant” who was found dying of stab wounds in a Bournemouth street.

Now police investigating the death of 42-year-old chef Glyn Helliwell are desperate to recover his mobile phone or a missing knife.

Officers were called to Parkwood Road, Southbourne, at 12.45am on Wednesday, July 6, after reports that a man had been found seriously injured.

Mr Helliwell was taken to Royal Bournemouth Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

He was a popular chef at Southbourne’s Bistro on the Beach restaurant, whose boss called the 6ft 3in Poole man a “gentle giant” and a “true gentleman”.

An inquest opened on Thursday heard that he died from a stab wound.

Detective Chief Inspector Kevin Connolly, of Bournemouth CID, said yesterday: “Following further enquiries, two Bournemouth men have been arrested – they continue to help us with our investigation.

“I now understand that Glyn’s mobile phone is yet to be recovered and it may be that this item could help us to understand exactly what happened during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

“Furthermore, the post mortem results have concluded that Glyn died as a result of a knife wound.

“I am appealing for all local residents to look in their gardens and check their bins for any sign of the missing mobile phone and a knife.

“If any such items are discovered then please call us immediately.”

The missing mobile phone is a black Sony Ericsson k800i.

Detectives want to hear from anyone who has information about Mr Helliwell’s movements or plans during the evening of Tuesday July 5 and the early hours of Wednesday.

They also want to hear from taxi drivers who may have been near the Grove Tavern pub in the Seabourne Road area between 12.15am and 12.30am on Wednesday.

Two Bournemouth men, aged 21 and 28, were arrested.

Anyone with information about the case should call Dorset Police in confidence on 01202 22 22 22 quoting incident number 06:14, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.