Woman subjected to racist abuse and threats during parking row outside Northampton Tesco
A woman was subjected to racist abuse and threats during a dispute over parking outside a Northampton Tesco store.
The incident happened in the car park outside Tesco Express in Link Road between 6.30pm and 7pm on Friday, August 28.
A Northamptonshire Police spokesperson said a woman became involved in a dispute over parking, during which another woman allegedly directed racist abuse towards her and a man.
Threats were also allegedly made to damage the woman's vehicle.
Police are treating the incident as a racially aggravated public order offence and are appealing for witnesses as part of their investigation.
Officers would particularly like to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened or has information which could help identify a man and woman they want to trace.
The woman is described as white, aged in her 30s, with long dark hair.
The man is described as mixed race, aged in his 30s, with short dark hair and groomed facial hair around his mouth. He was wearing a dark blue hoodie, blue trousers and black trainers.
A grey Ford Focus and a large white Mercedes are also believed to have been involved in the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information which could help the investigation is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or submitted through the police's online reporting service.
Anyone getting in touch should quote incident number 26000517840.