Image appeal following report of outraging public decency in Bournemouth

Image appeal following report of outraging public decency in Bournemouth

Officers investigating a report of outraging public decency on a beach in Bournemouth are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify.

It was reported that between 1.45pm and 2.45pm on Monday 21 September 2026 a man was seen apparently performing an indecent act on Boscombe Beach near to Gordon’s Zig Zag.

Police Constable Sam Robinson, of Bournemouth police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident and I am issuing an image of a man we would like to identify as part of our investigation.

“I would urge anyone who recognises him to please contact us.”

View image here: https://news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/6b96d911-65bd-f111-9da0-6045bdd24049

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260147920. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.