Three people have been arrested in connection with the death of a businessman who was shot dead during a botched burglary.
Guy Hedger, 61, was killed in the early hours of April 30 after at least two intruders entered his £1 million home in Castlewood, Dorset.
Dorset Police today said a 41-year-old Bournemouth man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and aggravated burglary.
A 44-year-old Bournemouth man and a 40-year-old Bournemouth woman have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary.
All three people were being questioned by detectives.
Police said the arrests were made yesterday in the Bournemouth area.
Properties in the village of Winterborne Stickland, near Blandford, and West Howe in Bournemouth, were also being searched for evidence in relation to the investigation.
Superintendent Kevin Connolly said: “We have worked tirelessly on this investigation which still continues even though arrests have been made.”
“Our appeal still stands for anyone with information that could aid our investigation to come forward as any small detail may be important.
“In particular, we are interested in any suspicious activity after 3am on Sunday 30 April 2017 in the Verney Close area of West Howe and in Winterborne Stickland.”
A post-mortem examination found Mr Hedger died as a consequence of gunshot wounds, the force said.
