CCTV appeal after woman sexually assaulted in Bournemouth town centre

It happened in the area of Horseshoe Common

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 29th Nov 2023

A woman has been sexually assaulted in Bournemouth town centre.

Dorset Police say that at around 12.40am on Tuesday 31 October a young woman was walking in the area of Horseshoe Common toward Madeira Road when she was approached by an unknown man.

It is reported that the man kissed the victim on the neck and cheek a number of times, before she pushed him off and left the area.

Police Constable Oliver Duell, of Bournemouth police, said: “Our enquiries are continuing into this incident and I have now obtained CCTV images of a man I would like to speak to.

“I would ask anyone who recognises him to please contact Dorset Police.”

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