Appeal for information following reported sexual assault in Bournemouth
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they investigate a report of sexual assault in Bournemouth.
It is reported that between 1.15am and 1.45am on Saturday 16 December 2023 a woman in her 20s was touched inappropriately by a man at the Bar SO nightclub in Exeter Road.
The offence allegedly took place between the cloakroom and the basement area of the nightclub.
Following enquiries, a 47-year-old man from Poole was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. He has been released on police bail as the investigation continues.
Police Constable Charles McLean, of Bournemouth police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and I am keen to hear from anyone attending the nightclub that night who may have seen what happened, or anyone else with information that might assist our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230196703. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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