Image appeal following racially aggravated public order incident in Bournemouth

Officers are issuing an image of a person they are looking to identify as they investigate a report of a racially aggravated public order incident in Bournemouth.

The incident occurred at around 6.15pm on Sunday 24 May 2026 in the sea near to Bournemouth Pier. It was reported that a group of three males approached two women in an inflatable boat and tipped them into the sea before one of the males racially abused them.

Police Constable Joshua Gale, of Bournemouth police, said: “We will thoroughly investigate all reports of hate crime and have been carrying out detailed enquiries into this matter.

“I am now in a position to issue an image of a man we would like to identify as part of our investigation, and I would urge anyone who recognises him to please contact us.”

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260075876. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.