A MAN has come forward in relation to a bus pass which belonged to a man who died more than 10 years ago being used more than 70 times in Dorset last winter.

Dorset Police is investigating reports that a man was using a bus pass over a number of years from 2017 that was in the name of a man who died in 2008.

The bus pass was allegedly used on at least 70 journeys in the Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole areas from November 2019 to February 2020.

Following a CCTV appeal issued by Dorset Police yesterday in relation to these reports, a man has come forward and is helping officers with their investigation. No arrests have been made.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200032836.

Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.