Appeal after report of outraging public decency in Bournemouth

The incident reportedly occurred between 1.45pm and 2.45pm on Monday, 21st September

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 1st Oct 2026

Police in Bournemouth are seeking help to identify a man following a report of outraging public decency on Boscombe Beach.

The incident reportedly occurred between 1.45pm and 2.45pm on Monday, 21st September, near Gordon’s Zig Zag.

Police Constable Sam Robinson, from Bournemouth police, stated their intention to carry out further enquiries into the matter.

He has released an image of the man they want to identify as part of the investigation.

“We are carrying out enquiries into this incident and I am issuing an image of a man we would like to identify as part of our investigation."

Robinson urged anyone who recognises the man to contact Dorset Police either online or by calling 101, quoting the occurrence number 55260147920.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be reached anonymously via their website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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