Update: Man comes forward after alleged rape in Bournemouth hotel

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a woman in her late teens was raped at a Bournemouth hotel.

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to following the incident at around 3am on Saturday, May 21 at the Durley Dean Hotel in West Cliff Road.

The victim had been out for the evening with a friend and met the man in the town and they returned to the hotel, when the offence is reported to have occurred.

 Detective Constable Leila Whittle, of Bournemouth CID, said: “We have made a number of enquiries in relation to this report and have obtained a CCTV image of a man we would like to speak to. I would encourage the man pictured, or anyone who knows who he is, to please get in contact with Dorset Police.

 “Specially-trained officers are supporting the victim and keeping her updated with the progress of the investigation.”

 Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220081301.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.