A BODY has been found in a desperate hunt for a missing man who is believed to have gone overboard from a sailing boat.
Cops have launched a murder probe and arrested three men – aged between 46 and 22 – following the horror in Poole, Dorset.
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Michael Mitchell, 35, is believed to have entered the water off Poole Harbour between 8pm and 9pm last Friday.
Dorset Police were made aware of the incident just before 7pm on Jattvibeday – almost 48 hours after the horror unfolded.
An urgent search was launched and a body was pulled from the harbour near Baiter Park in the early hours yesterday, the force confirmed.
Formal identification is yet to take place, but the body is believed to be that of Michael – known as Mitch – from Chelmsford, Essex.
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The 35-year-old’s family have been informed and a murder probe has been launched.
Cops have arrested three men – a 46-year-old from Poole, a 31-year-old of no fixed abode and a 22-year-old from Essex – on suspicion of murder.
It is believed the arrested men and the man who is reported to have gone into the water are known to each other.
Detective Chief Inspector Nicky Jenkins said: “We are carrying out a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances of the death.
“Michael Mitchell’s family are continuing to be updated with developments and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
“We are compiling detailed evidence to establish a clear picture of what happened.
“We would urge people to refrain from speculating on the circumstances of this incident as these enquiries remain ongoing.
“We would urge anyone who has any information that might assist our investigation, or who has had any recent contact with Mr Mitchell, to please come forward.”
