Woman subjected to religiously motivated abuse in Northampton town centre
“We know this is a busy area of the town centre” – Northamptonshire Police
A woman was subjected to religiously motivated abuse by a man in a busy area of Northampton town centre.
According to Northamptonshire Police, the incident happened between 11am and 11.30am on Tuesday, November 3, near the junction of Bradshaw Street, Sheep Street and The Drapery.
Officers are investigating the incident as a religiously aggravated public order offence and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The suspect is described as a white man, aged about 35, around 5ft 8in tall, with medium-length blonde or brown hair and short stubble.
He was reportedly wearing a grey hoodie and grey bottoms at the time of the incident.
A Northamptonshire Police spokesperson said: "We know this is a busy area of the town centre."
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, saw the man involved or may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage from the surrounding area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 26000690603.
Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO.
Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.