Appeal following reported racially aggravated incident in Dorchester

Officers are appealing for witnesses as they investigate a reported racially aggravated incident in Dorchester.

It is alleged that between 4pm and 5pm on Monday 17 November 2025, a man entered Domino’s Pizza outside the Dorchester West train station and began shouting racial abuse at two customers.

Officers attended and arrested a 37-year-old man from Dorchester on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.

Police Constable Livi Soper, of the Volume Crime Team, said: “We take all reports of hate crime very seriously and are exploring all lines of enquiry in relation to this incident.

“We have not yet been able to identify the two victims and so we are asking those involved to please get in touch with us.

“We would also like to hear from any other witnesses who have not yet spoken with police. You may have information that could assist our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250169710. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.