Officers are issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a racially aggravated public order incident in Bournemouth.
At around 5pm on Friday 31 July 2020 a 13-year-old boy was spoken to by a man outside of the Premier shop on Holdenhurst Road. Following a short interaction, it is reported that the man followed the boy to outside Lidl and shouted racially aggravated abuse at him.
Police Constable Daniel Yates, of Bournemouth police, said: “This was a distressing incident for the boy and we are carrying out a number of enquiries to identify the man involved.
“As part of my investigation I have obtained a CCTV image of a man I would like to speak to.
“I would ask anyone who recognises him to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200113072. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.
