Witness appeal following reported racially aggravated incident in Bournemouth
Officers investigating reports of homophobic abuse at a party on Bournemouth beach are appealing for witnesses.
At around 8.20pm on Saturday 28 May 2022 it was reported that a man at the party was shouting homophobic abuse at another man.
A 28-year-old man from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order. He has been released under investigation as officers continue to carry out enquiries.
Police Constable Zachary Dredge, of Bournemouth police, said: “Dorset Police takes all reports of hate crime very seriously. We have been carrying out a number of enquiries into this incident and I am now appealing for anyone who saw what happened to please contact us.
“I appreciate this incident was some time ago, but it was busy on the beach that evening and therefore someone may have information that might assist this investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 5520085277. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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