UPDATE: A person has now come forward following a CCTV appeal in relation to a reported assault in Bournemouth.
It is reported that at around 4pm on Thursday 24 September 2026 a woman was assaulted by a young woman who was not known to her inside Post Office in Christchurch Road.
Following a CCTV appeal in relation to the incident, a person has come forward and is assisting officers with their enquiries.
Dorset Police said: "We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal."
A YOUNG woman reportedly carried out an unprovoked assault on another woman at a Bournemouth post office, prompting police to release a CCTV image of a person they would like to identify.
According to Dorset Police, at around 4pm on Thursday, September 24 a woman was assaulted by a young woman who was not known to her inside a post office in Christchurch Road.
The force confirmed the victim sustained minor injuries.
Officers continuing to investigate an assault in Bournemouth are now issuing an image of a person they would like to identify.
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Police Constable Sarah Dutton, of Dorset Police, said: “This was an unprovoked assault and we have been carrying out enquiries to identify the person responsible.
“I am now in the position to share an image of an individual we would like to speak to as part of our investigation.
“I would urge anyone with information relating to her identity to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260149919.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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