Woman 'subjected to racial abuse' leaving restaurant in Brighton

Officers are seeking to identify this woman <i>(Image: Sussex Police)</i>
Officers are seeking to identify this woman (Image: Sussex Police)
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A woman was reportedly subjected to racially aggravated verbal abuse after bumping into a woman whilst leaving a restaurant.

Police were called to a Bill’s restaurant in North Road, Brighton on Saturday May 4 at around 11am following a report of racial abuse.

It was reported that the victim, a 35-year-old woman, was bumped into by another in the entrance of the restaurant which led to a verbal altercation resulting in racially aggravated verbal abuse before the woman left the scene.

Officers are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry and would like to speak to this woman in connection with the investigation.

Anyone who recognises her, who witnessed the incident, or who has relevant information such as CCTV or mobile footage is encouraged to come forward.

Reports can be made online or by calling 101 and quoting serial 375 of 04/05.

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