A MAN in his 60s was reportedly racially abused when he was out on a walk in Poole.

Dorset Police said the victim was verbally abused by a woman who was walking her dog in Poole Park at around 8am on October 31.

The force is appealing for any witnesses.

PC Aimee Holland, of Dorset Police, said: “We do not tolerate hate crime in any form and we are carrying out a full investigation into this incident.

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“I am issuing an image of a woman we are looking to identify and would urge anyone who recognises her to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, using reference number 55250161028.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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