Appeal for information after racial abuse reported on Wimborne bus

Appeal for witnesses after alleged hate crime

Author: Adam ClarkPublished 25th Mar 2026

A man is reported to have been racially abusive to a fellow passenger aboard the number 13 Morebus in Wimborne.

The incident occurred shortly after the bus departed from Wimborne Square at around 10.30pm last night, Tuesday 24th March.

Police Constable Kayleigh Barguss from Dorset Police emphasised the seriousness with which they are addressing this hate crime report.

"I am keen to speak to any passengers who were travelling on the bus and witnessed the incident or anyone with information that might assist our enquiries," Barguss said.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260041967.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers online or through Freephone 0800 555 111.

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