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On Friday, October 2, a man in his 30s was found unconscious on Westover Road in Bournemouth after being subjected to what is believed to be a racially aggravated assault. The incident occurred around 10:40 PM when a passerby alerted Dorset Police who rushed to the scene. The victim had visible injuries including a black eye and wounds to his face and neck.
In response, Dorset Police released images of three individuals they wish to speak with regarding the incident. The force is urging anyone with information about what happened or the identities of these people to come forward.
Police Constable Oliver Owen stated, "I am issuing images of three people I would like to identify. If you recognize any of them, please contact us." This appeal includes a call for witnesses who may have seen the assault or have relevant details that could aid the investigation.
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A hunt has been launched for three people after a man was found unconscious on a street in Bournemouth following what is believed to have been a racially aggravated assault.
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The victim was found with a black eye and injuries to his face and neck at around 10.40pm on Friday, October 2.
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Dorset Police rushed to the scene and it was reported that the man in his 30s had previously been subjected to racial abuse and was assaulted by a group of people.
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Now, police have released pictures of three people they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
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The force have also urged anyone with information to come forward.
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Police Constable Oliver Owen, of Bournemouth police, said: 'As part of my investigation, I am issuing images of three people I would like to identify.
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If you recognise any of the people pictured, please get in touch.
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'Also, I am keen to speak to anyone who may have seen what happened and has information that may assist our enquiries.
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Pictured: A woman who police want to speak to in relation with an alleged racially aggravated assault in Bournemouth last Friday
Pictured: One of the men who police want to speak to in relation with an alleged racially aggravated assault in Bournemouth last Friday.
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Pictured: Two of the men who Dorset Police say they would like to speak to in connection with the incident
In a statement, Dorset Police said: 'At around 10.40pm on Friday 2 October 2026 officers were on patrol when a member of the public alerted them to a man unconscious in Westover Road.
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It was reported that the man had previously been subjected to racial abuse and was assaulted by a group of people.
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The victim – aged in his 30s – sustained a black eye and injuries to his face and neck.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260154864.
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Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.'
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