CCTV images released after homophobic assault in Bournemouth town centre

Two men were subjected to abuse in Exeter Crescent

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 17th Mar 2023

Police investigating a homophobic assault in Bournemouth town centre have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.

Dorset Police received a report at 9.53pm on Monday 6 March of an assault in Exeter Crescent.

It is reported that a man said homophobic abuse to two men, before pushing one of them to the floor.

He sustained an injury to his eye that is not believed to be serious.

Police Constable Jack Cornick, of Bournemouth police, said: “Following further enquiries, I have now obtained CCTV images of a man I would like to identify and would ask anyone who recognises him to please come forward.

“Dorset Police does not tolerate hate crime and we are doing all we can to locate the offender.

“If anyone witnessed what happened and has not already spoken to police, I would like to renew my appeal for you to please come forward.”

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