Image appeal following racially aggravated assault in Bournemouth
Officers continuing to investigate a racially aggravated assault in Bournemouth are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify.
It is reported that at around 2am on Saturday 26 September 2026 a man was racially abused by a man who was not known to him outside O’Neill’s in Old Christchurch Road.
It was further reported that the victim was then assaulted by the man and sustained a broken nose as a result.
Police Constable Jennie Sykes-Martin, of Dorset Police, said: “We take all reports of hate crime very seriously and have been carrying out a number of enquiries to identify the person responsible.
“We are now in the position to issue an image of a man we would like to identify as part of our enquiries. I would urge anyone with information relating to his identity to please get in touch.
“We understand another man was present at the time of the assault and witnessed it – we are keen to hear from him and take his account of what happened.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260159503. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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