A WOMAN out walking her dog in Bournemouth had racial abuse shouted at her by an 'aggressive' man, police have said.

An investigation has been launched into the incident, which was reported to have taken place at Cowdrey Gardens on the morning of Friday, April 23.

The woman was walking with her dog when she came across a man also walking his dog.

It is reported the man then became aggressive and shouted racial abuse at the woman.

Read more: Anti-Covid vaccine graffiti sprayed over Bournemouth jab sites

Police Constable Neil Chapman, of Bournemouth police, said: “This incident left the victim feeling scared and I am carrying out enquiries to identify who was responsible.

“I am issuing an image of a man I would like to speak to as part of the investigation and I would urge anyone who recognises him to please get in touch.

“Racial abuse has no place in our community and Dorset Police takes all reports of this nature seriously.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210063377.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.