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 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk 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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