Update:
Detectives investigating a report of rape at a Bournemouth hotel say a man has come forward following a CCTV appeal.
The reported incident occurred at around 3am on Saturday 21 May 2022 at the Durley Dean Hotel in West Cliff Road after the victim, who is aged in her late teens, had been out for the evening with a friend. The victim met the man in the town and they returned to the hotel, when the offence is reported to have occurred. On Monday 30 May 2022 detectives issued a CCTV image of a man they wished to speak to in connection with the incident.
Subsequently, an 18-year-old man from Bournemouth has contacted Dorset Police and is assisting with the investigation. We would like to thank those members of public who also contacted the Force.
Detectives investigating a report of rape at a Bournemouth hotel are issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to.
The incident occurred at around 3am on Saturday 21 May 2022 at the Durley Dean Hotel in West Cliff Road after the victim, who is aged in her late teens, had been out for the evening with a friend. The victim met the man in the town and they returned to the hotel, when the offence is reported to have occurred.
Detective Constable Leila Whittle, of Bournemouth CID, said: “We have made a number of enquiries in relation to this report and have obtained a CCTV image of a man we would like to speak to. I would encourage the man pictured, or anyone who knows who he is, to please get in contact with Dorset Police.
“Specially-trained officers are supporting the victim and keeping her updated with the progress of the investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact via email [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220081301.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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