Appeal for information following suspicious incident in Bournemouth
Officers investigating a suspicious incident in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
The incident occurred at approximately 4.30pm on Monday 2 October 2023 at Redhill Park. It is reported that a 12-year-old girl was riding her bike home from school when a man approached her.
It is reported that the man held the wheel of the bike to prevent the victim from riding away. He then touched her shoulder before making inappropriate comments toward her.
The man is described as average build and bald, with a brown moustache and sleeve tattoos on both arms. It is reported he spoke with an eastern European accent and was wearing an unbranded, short-sleeved black hooded top, blue jeans and white wired headphones.
Sergeant Hayley Lyne, of Bournemouth police, said: “We have now obtained further details on this incident from the victim, who understandably found it distressing and we are keen to identify the man involved so we can take appropriate action.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened, or who has any information relating to the man’s identity, to please contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230156559. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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