Police Search for Man After Attack on Beach
Introduction
Police in Dorset are looking for a man. He attacked a woman on Boscombe Beach.
Main Body
The attack happened on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:00 PM. A woman in her 40s said a man attacked her. Police closed the beach near the pier. They are looking for clues and evidence on the sand. Police officers are talking to the woman to help her. They want to know more about what happened. Many police officers are at the beach now. They are looking for the man, but they did not find him.
Conclusion
The police are still working. They did not arrest anyone.
Learning
🔍 The "Now" vs. "Then" Switch
In this story, we see two different ways to talk about time. This is a key secret for A2 English.
1. The Past (Finished) When the story tells us about the attack, it uses -ed words. These are things that are over.
- Happened → (It is finished)
- Attacked → (It is finished)
- Closed → (It is finished)
2. The Now (Continuing) When the story tells us what is happening right now, it uses are + -ing. These are things still moving.
- Are looking → (Searching right now)
- Are talking → (Speaking right now)
- Are working → (Still on the job)
Quick Guide:
Action finished → add -ed
Action continuing → use are ...ing