Police investigate after mother and two children chased with a stick in Dorset park

A police probe has been launched after a mother and her two young children were allegedly chased with a stick through a park and racially abused in Bridport, Dorset, on Sept. 3. The incident occurred as the family walked through Asker Meadows on their way to Morrisons, with four teenagers reportedly approaching them during the outing. One of the youths allegedly waved a stick at the family and directed racial abuse toward them, according to local reporting.

Image of Asker Meadows in Bridport

The Bridport Neighbourhood Policing Team said the incident is particularly troubling and reiterated that there is no place for hate. Police encourage anyone who witnessed the events or who has information to come forward and quote the police reference number 55250132254. The remarks from the police followed a report by the Daily Mail, which said Dorset Echo had covered the case and that the police are treating it as part of a series of racist incidents affecting the same family as they travel to a supermarket.

The investigation comes as authorities in Bridport reiterate calls for community cooperation to identify those involved and to prevent further hate-related incidents. Dorset Police did not provide additional comment beyond the appeal for witnesses, and no arrests were reported as of this latest update. The Daily Mail has contacted Dorset Police for comment on the case.

Officials note that the family has faced similar abuse on multiple occasions while making their way to Morrisons, underscoring concerns about the impact of racial hostility in public spaces. Investigators are reviewing surveillance, canvassing local residents, and following up on tips from the community in an effort to determine the identities of those involved and the sequence of events on Sept. 3. Residents have been urged to report any further information to the Bridport Neighbourhood Policing Team to help bring clarity and accountability to these incidents.