Man Comes Forward After Bournemouth Nightclub Assault Appeal

By

Karen McGinn
4 March 2026, 2:25 pm

A 19-year-old man has contacted officers following a public appeal regarding a reported sexual assault in Bournemouth, Dorset. The incident took place at the Cameo nightclub on Fir Vale Road in the early hours of Thursday 16 October 2025.

It was reported that a teenage girl was touched inappropriately over her clothing by a man she did not know at around 2:30 am. On 3 March 2026, Dorset Police confirmed that the man had come forward and is now assisting with the investigation, although no arrests have been made at this stage.

Police Constable Daniel Morris, who led the initial search for information, said that the incident was also witnessed by a second man. Officers are still urging this witness or anyone else with footage to come forward to help with the ongoing enquiry.

Anyone who can provide further information is asked to contact the police using the reference number 55250153354. The investigation remains active as officers work to gather more evidence regarding the report.

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