Image appeal following assault on bus

Officers continuing to investigate an assault on a bus are issuing images of a man they would like to identify.

It is reported that at around 5pm on Friday 24 April 2026 a man and a woman were assaulted by another man who was not known to them while travelling on the M2 Morebus from Poole to Bournemouth.

Both victims sustained minor injuries.

Police Constable Oliver Gorman, of Poole police, said: “I am continuing to investigate this incident and am now in a position to issue images of a man I would like to identify as part of my enquiries.

“I would ask anyone who recognises him to please get in touch.”

View images here: https://news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/ba9c6880-5269-f111-9d98-6045bdd24049

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260058736. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.