Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a racist who abused a York woman in her own home.
What officers described as a “shocking incident” happened at about 2.15pm yesterday (Wednesday) outside a property on Kingsway North.
The man, who was bare chested, shouted racial abuse and threats at the lone woman resident inside.
Kingsway North, York
He then damaged her car by throwing a fence post at it.
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the man. He’s described as
- white
- in his early 30s
- about 5ft 6ins tall
- of round build
- with short hair.
He was bare chested, and wore black jogging bottoms and carried a small black shoulder bag which hung down to his waist.
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.

How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC461 Antony Lockey-Smith
- Email PC Lockey-Smith
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12250100528