Summary

Boy who died off Bournemouth beach was from Southampton

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  • A 17-year-old boy who died off Bournemouth beach yesterday is from Southampton
  • Dorset Police have confirmed the news in a press conference this lunchtime
  • A 12-year-old girl also died and eight people were pulled from the water by the pier
  • A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter
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