Update, 6 November 2026: Update following reported assault in Bournemouth

A person has come forward following a CCTV appeal in relation to a reported assault in Bournemouth.

It is reported that at around 4pm on Thursday 24 September 2026 a woman was assaulted by a young woman who was not known to her inside Post Office in Christchurch Road.

Following a CCTV appeal in relation to the incident, a person has come forward and is assisting officers with their enquiries.

We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.

Officers continuing to investigate an assault in Bournemouth are issuing an image of a person they would like to identify.

At around 4pm on Thursday 24 September 2026 a woman was assaulted by a young woman who was not known to her inside Post Office in Christchurch Road.

The victim sustained minor injuries.

Police Constable Sarah Dutton, of Dorset Police, said: “This was an unprovoked assault and we have been carrying out enquiries to identify the person responsible.
“I am now in the position to share an image of an individual we would like to speak to as part of our investigation. I would urge anyone with information relating to her identity to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260149919. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

Source: Dorset Police news release.