Police investigate reports of flasher distressing dog walkers in Bournemouth

Dorset Police are investigating two incidents of indecent exposure reported on Granby Road in Bournemouth. The suspect, described as white and slim, was seen wearing a short denim skirt and fishnet stockings. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward with any information.

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Police investigate reports of flasher distressing dog walkers in Bournemouth

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Two reports of indecent exposure were made by dog walkers on Granby Road in Bournemouth, Dorset, on Wednesday morning. A man, described as white, of slim build, and wearing a short denim skirt and fishnet stockings, is the suspect in the incidents.

Dorset Police have launched a manhunt and are appealing for witnesses to the incidents that occurred on Granby Road on Wednesday morning. The suspect, who is described as white and of slim build, was reported to be wearing a short denim skirt and fishnet stockings at the time.

Dorset Police have launched a manhunt for a suspect described as white and of slim build, who allegedly caused distress to two women by indecently exposing himself while dressed in a short denim skirt and fishnet stockings. Officers are urging anyone with information or who witnessed the incidents on Granby Road on Wednesday morning, 2 September 2026, to contact the police or Crimestoppers.

What remains unclear — It is not known whether there are any additional witnesses to the indecent exposure incidents reported in Bournemouth.

Police investigate reports of flasher distressing dog walkers in Bournemouth

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Two dog walkers in Bournemouth, Dorset, got a shock in the early hours (Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

Police are on the lookout for a flasher who allegedly left dog walkers ‘distressed’ by exposing himself in a seaside town.

The suspect is said to have been wearing fishnets and a miniskirt when strolling down Granby Road in Bournemouth, Dorset, on Wednesday.

He allegedly indecently exposed himself to one woman at around 7am when she was walking her dog.

Then, at around 8am, Dorset Police say, he was spotted flashing himself at another woman as she walked her dog in the area.

A manhunt has now been launched, and police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward following two reports of indecent exposure.

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He is described as being white and of a slim build, and wearing a short denim skirt, fishnet-style stockings, and a dark jacket at the time.

Police received two reports of indecent exposure on Granby Road (Picture: Google Maps)

PC Jamie Spry said the incident was ‘distressing for both of the victims’, and officers are ‘carrying out enquiries to identify the person involved’.

‘I am keen to hear from anyone with information that might assist our investigation or who saw a man matching the description given in the area on the morning of Wednesday, 2 September 2026.’

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting case number 55260137740.

Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made to the charity Crimestoppers, either using its website or by calling 0800 555 111.

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