POLICE want to trace this person as part of an investigation into a racially-aggravated incident in Shaftesbury.

The appeal comes after at around 12.50am on Sunday, November 16, a man became racially abusive to a member of security staff at Shaftesbury Football Club, in Coppice Street.

It was further reported that the man attempted to punch the doorman, though no injuries were sustained during the incident.

PC Shaun Fewell, of Dorset Police, said: “We take all reports of hate crime very seriously and have been exploring all lines of enquiry in relation to this incident.

“We are now in a position to release an image of a man we are looking to identify as part of our enquiries and I would urge anyone who recognises him to please contact us.”

Anyone with information about the incident, or who recognises the person pictured, should contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55250169014, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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