West Mercia Police have initiated a CCTV appeal following a racially motivated assault on a woman aboard a Midlands bus. The distressing incident occurred on a 57/58 Diamond Bus on Church Hill Way in Redditch, at approximately 4:45 pm on Saturday, July 22.
The victim was subjected to verbal abuse by a man and a woman before they proceeded to spit at her and physically assault her.
Authorities are treating the incident as a hate crime and have released images of a woman and a man they wish to speak to regarding the racist attack.
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The woman sought for questioning is described as white with light brown hair in a bun, wearing a royal blue crop top, a black coat, and light-colored trousers. The man is white, with short brown hair, a beige jacket, and a white bag.
PC Bednall emphasized the seriousness of hate crime, urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Those with information are urged to contact PC Bednall via email at [email protected], or by calling 101 using extension 7783384. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.