Taxi driver racially abused by passenger in Warsash as police identify man
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A police appeal has been released and the public are being asked to submit any further details
A taxi driver has been racially abused in Warsash with police launching an investigation.
The motorist had various slurs hurled at him by a passenger. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary received a report between 1.20am and 1.45am on July 5.
The force said a taxi driver was verbally and racially abused by a passenger after picking up a group of three people in the Brook Avenue area. An appeal was launched alongside a CCTV image of a male.
A police spokesperson said a man has now been identified in relation to the incident. Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
Anyone with information is advised to call 101, quoting the crime reference number 44260318870. Reports can also be submitted online via the police website, or anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111, or by visiting the charity’s website.