A woman was assaulted and subjected to racist abuse near Ouse Bridge in York.
The incident happened just before 8.30pm on Tuesday (30 July) near to the Rio Brazilian Steakhouse on Bridge Street.
The victim was walking along the street when a teenage girl assaulted and verbally abused her. The suspect then chased her and assaulted her again.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The victim sustained slight physical injuries but was very shaken up and distressed by the incident.
“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the incident, including a man who tried to intervene and believed to be in the company of the suspect.”
The suspect is described as
- white
- female
- about 15 to 17 years old
- around 5ft tall
- of large build
- with long brown hair.
She was wearing a grey vest and black, denim shorts.
She walked off with a shirtless male towards York city centre. Police also want to speak to him.
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101
- Email Olivia Kingston here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12240136691