Cheshire Police officers have released a CCTV image of a woman, after allegedly racially abusing a taxi driver while working in Crewe.

The incident occurred at approximately 3.20am on Sunday 4 February, while the taxi driver was in the Hawthorn Grove area of town.

During the incident, it is believed that a woman made racially aggravated comments towards the victim.

Police constable, Chris Robinson-Stott said: "We take incidents of this nature extremely seriously and will not tolerate hate crime within our community.

The alleged racial incident occurred at approximately 3.20am on Sunday 4 February, while the taxi driver was in the Hawthorn Grove area of Crewe (Cheshire Police).

"Enquiries in relation to this incident have been ongoing and as part of the investigation I am now looking to speak to the woman featured in the CCTV image as I believe that she may hold vital information in relation to the investigation.

"I urge the woman, or anyone who recognises her, to contact the team here at Crewe on 101."

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident, or anyone who recognises the woman in the CCTV image, is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1749572 or visit the website.

Information can also be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.

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