Police investigate racial abuse incident in Studland
Officers are currently investigating the incident as a racially aggravated public order offence
Police in Dorset are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information after a woman was reportedly racially abused - as she waited to catch the chain ferry from Studland to Sandbanks with her son.
Officers are currently investigating the incident as a racially aggravated public order offence.
They say it happened at around 6.20pm on Tuesday 8 April.
Police Constable Aimee Holland, of Dorset Police, said: “We take all reports of hate crime very seriously and have been exploring all lines of enquiry in relation to this incident.
“I would ask anyone who saw what happened – and has not already spoken to police – to please come forward.
“I understand a number of members of the public supported the victim after the incident and I would like to thank them for their assistance.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250049867.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111