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British Transport Police seek man in connection with hate crime between Chorley and Preston

Posted on - 11th January, 2024 - 4:23pm | Author - | Posted in - Crime, Preston News, Preston Railway Station, Transport
Police want to speak to the man pictured who they say may have information in connection with the incident Pic: British Transport Police

Police want to speak to a man in connection with a hate crime incident onboard a train between Chorley and Preston.

British Transport Police have released a CCTV picture in connection with the incident which took place around 11.30am on Tuesday 19 December.

A woman boarded a train at Chorley and sat down in front of two men.

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A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “After approximately five minutes the woman said she heard one of the men on his mobile phone making antisemitic comments. When the man noticed the woman looking at him, he put his phone away and proceeded to make threats of an antisemitic nature towards her and used foul language.

“About five minutes later the train arrived at Preston and the woman got off the train. The two men also left the service at this station.”

Officers would like to speak to the man in the image who they believe may have information that could help their investigation.

Anyone who has information or who recognises the man pictured is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800405040 and quoting reference number 2300151091.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800555111.

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