Image appeal following attempted robbery in Bournemouth

Officers investigating an attempted robbery in Bournemouth are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify.

It was reported that between 7pm and 7.30pm on Friday 21 November 2025, a man was threatened with a knife by two unknown men in Holdenhurst Road.

The men demanded he handed over his money and bank cards, before punching and kicking him.

No serious injuries were reported and no items were handed over by the victim.

Police Constable Joshua Pickering, of Dorset Police, said: “This must have been a terrifying ordeal for the victim and we have been exploring all lines of enquiry to identify those involved.

“We are now in a position to share an image of a man we would like to identify as part of our investigation. I appreciate it is not the clearest view of his face, but I am hopeful someone may still recognise him and I would urge anyone with information relating to his identity to please make contact with us.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone with information that could assist our enquiries.”

View image here: https://news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/6ca8a58c-95e4-f011-9d8a-6045bdd24049

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250172035. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.