Bournemouth Police Release Image to Identify Assault Suspect

By

Karen McGinn
21 February 2026, 4:32 pm

Dorset Police have released a security camera image of a man they want to identify following a sexual assault at a nightclub in Bournemouth, Dorset. The incident took place at approximately 1.55am on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Cameo nightclub on Fir Vale Road.

A teenage girl was touched inappropriately over her clothing by a man she did not know during the incident. Police Constable Daniel Morris said the event was a terrifying ordeal for the victim and confirmed that officers have been checking all possible leads to identify the person responsible.

Investigators are also searching for a second man who is believed to have seen the assault take place. This witness may have important information that could help the case and is being asked to get in touch with the police as soon as possible.

Anyone who recognises the man in the image or who has information about the incident should contact the authorities quoting reference number 55250153354. Reports can be made directly to the Dorset Police or anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers.

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