Police appeal after teenage boy, 17, was touched inappropriately by a man while swimming in the sea off Bournemouth beach
- The 17-year-old was reportedly assaulted while swimming in the sea with friends
- The suspect was described as having a tattoo on his neck with the letters AK
Police are appealing for information about a man accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy in the sea off Bournemouth beach.
The suspect is accused of inappropriately touching the teenager while he was swimming with friends to the east side of Bournemouth Pier at 7.05pm on 17 June.
The assault reportedly occurred after the victim and his friends met a ‘group of Asian men’ while in the water.
The suspect is accused of assaulting the 17-year-old while they were still in the sea, Dorset Police said.
He was described as having the letters ‘AK’ tattooed on the left side of his neck, the police force said.
The 17-year-old was reportedly touched inappropriately while swimming in the sea to the east side of Bournemouth Pier, police said (pictured)
The 17-year-old was reportedly assaulted by a man with the letters AK tattooed on his neck, police said (File photo: Bournemouth Pier)
Dorset Police said the suspect was wearing either a white or black vest at the time of alleged sexual assault.
The force are now calling for any witnesses to the incident as they continue to investigate.
Police Constable Aimi Cowden, of Bournemouth police, said: ‘We are continuing to investigate this incident and I would urge any witnesses or anyone with information that might assist our enquiries to please contact us.
‘As part of our summer policing operation, local officers and partners agencies carry out regular patrols of the beach and surrounding area.
‘We will respond to concerns raised and will take proactive action against those involved in reported crime and anti-social behaviour.’
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230094075.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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