Police Hunt Man Over Racial Abuse at Portsmouth Wilko
Officers want to speak to a man linked to a racially aggravated incident at the Wilko store on Arundel Street, Portsmouth. The ugly incident unfolded around 11am on Thursday, June 2, when the suspect reportedly hurled abuse at a 28-year-old woman wearing a hijab.
Suspect Description
- White male, aged late 30s to early 50s
- 5 feet 6 inches tall
- Long blonde/brown/grey hair tied in a ponytail
- Heavy build
- Local accent
Police Appeal
Police Staff Investigator Olivia Freeman from the Eastern Investigations Team said: “This is a report of racially aggravated harassment aimed at a young woman. This was unprovoked and unacceptable.”
She added: “The incident happened in a public place in front of other customers at the store.”
Witnesses urged: “Did you see what happened? Do you recognise this man? Please call 101 in confidence quoting reference 44160205786.”
