Two men arrested in connection with rape investigation in Bournemouth

Both men have been released on police bail while enquiries continue

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 3rd Nov 2026

Two men have been arrested in connection with a rape investigation in Bournemouth.

Police said it was reported that two women, aged in their 20s, were raped at an address in the town centre in the the early hours of Thursday 25th June following a night out.

Following a CCTV appeal by officers, a 35-year-old London man was arrested on suspicion of rape and a 31-year-old man, also of London, was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape.

Both men have been released on police bail while further enquiries are carried out.

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