A serving police officer has been charged with murder after the death of a woman found hurt in a pub car park.
Dorset Police have said Constable Timothy Brehmer, 41, has been charged following the incident in West Parley.
The force has named the woman as Claire Parry, 41, from Bournemouth.
They added that Brehmer, seconded to the National Police Air Service, was was not on duty at the time of the incident.
He is due to appear before Poole magistrates on Tuesday.
"A post-mortem examination concluded that the cause of death was a brain injury caused by compression of the neck," a statement said.
Brehmer, was arrested at the scene of the incident and taken to Poole Hospital for treatment to injuries to his arms.
He was subsequently released from hospital and following the death of Ms Parry, he was further arrested on suspicion of murder.
Dorset Police officer were called to the car park of the Horns Inn, in Christchurch Road, at 3.39pm on Saturday following a report from the ambulance service of two people requiring medical assistance.
Ms Parry was taken to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital but died in hospital on Sunday morning.
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan said: "Detectives from our Major Crime Investigation Team are leading the investigation into this incident.
"We have kept the family of Mrs Parry updated throughout the investigation and family liaison officers continue to support them. Our thoughts remain with her family and friends at this very difficult time.
"Following enquiries into this incident, we have consulted with the Crown Prosecution Service, which has authorised a charge of murder.
"It is important to stress that it would be entirely inappropriate for Dorset Police to comment any further ahead of the court process. It is vital that the justice system is allowed to follow its course.
"I would also like to remind the public that this matter is now the subject of active court proceedings and the individual charged in connection with this investigation has a right to a fair trial.
"It is important that there should be no commentary or sharing of information online or on social media that could potentially prejudice these proceedings."
