Officers investigating a hate crime incident in Christchurch are issuing an image of a man they would like to speak to.
At around 4pm on Sunday 18 July 2021 the victim – a woman aged in her 40s – was swimming in the sea at Mudeford, close to the beach huts on the spit, when she challenged a group of people who were reported to be riding jet skis dangerously close to people.
A man from the group responded by being verbally abusive toward the woman, including making homophobic comments, and splashed water at her.
Police Constable Erica Weldon, of Dorset Police, said: “Dorset Police takes hate crime very seriously and we have been carrying out a number of enquiries into this incident.
“I am now in a position to release an image of a man we would like to speak to.
“I would urge anyone who recognises him to please come forward. I am also keen to hear from any witnesses to the incident who have not already spoken to police.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210114827. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.
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