Appeal following public order incident in Poole

Officers investigating a public order incident in Poole are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Dorset Police received a report at 3.45pm on Friday 13 February 2026 that a customer had become aggressive towards a member of staff at the Three phone shop in High Street.

It was reported the man had made threats to kill to the staff member, but no physical contact was made and no injuries were sustained.

The customer was described as five feet ten inches tall with short dark hair, and was wearing blue jeans, a black top and a bumbag with red stripes on it.

Sergeant Mark Rice, of Dorset Police, said: “No one deserves to be subjected to abuse in their place of work and we are carrying out enquiries to identify the person responsible.

“I would ask anyone who has information about the incident or the identity of the man involved to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260021824. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.