CCTV appeal following sexual assault in Poole
Officers investigating an incident where a teenage girl was sexually assaulted on a bus in Poole are issuing CCTV images of a man they would like to identify.
The victim was travelled on the number 8 More Bus in the Hamworthy area at around 7.50pm on Sunday 25 January 2026 when a man approached her and kissed her on the cheek without her consent before returning to his seat.
Police Constable Alice Beavon, of Poole police, said: “This was an upsetting incident for the young victim and we have been carrying out a thorough investigation into what happened.
“I am now in a position to issue CCTV images of a man we are looking to identify as part of our enquiries and would urge anyone with information regarding his identity to please contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260011601. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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