Appeal for witnesses after sexual assault in Wimborne

Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward to help identify a man who inappropriately touched a woman in Wimborne.

The incident occurred between 10.45am and 11am on Tuesday 14 October 2025 as the victim – a woman aged in her 20s – was walking along a gravel track between Moore Close and Ainsley Road.

It is reported that a man inappropriately touched the victim twice on her bottom.

The suspect is described as white, aged between 40 and 50 years old, approximately five feet eleven inches tall and of slim build with stubble and long slicked-back hair with grey streaks that was just below his ears in length. He was wearing a dark blue hooded jumper, dark blue tracksuit bottoms and black shoes.

The offender was walking a dog at the time of the incident, which is described as a medium-sized black dog with a blue collar.

Police Constable Tom Bailey, of East Dorset police, said: “This was very distressing for the victim and we are determined to identify the man responsible.

“I am now appealing to anyone who may recognise the man and his dog from the descriptions given to please come forward.

“Also, I am keen to speak to anyone who was walking in the area around the relevant time and may have information to help my investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250152575. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.