North Yorkshire Police say a taxi driver was racially abused in York at about 7pm on Sunday 6 September 2026. A man subjected the driver to repeated racial abuse during the journey and was dropped off outside the Nags Head in Heworth Road.
The force has not named the driver, said where the fare started, or set out the words that were used.
The appeal
Officers have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to. A spokesperson said he may have information that could help, and asked anyone who recognises him to get in touch. Police have not named him, and they have not said anyone has been arrested.
Email Benjamin.Portwine@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, quoting reference 12260175133. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The appeal was reported by the York Press.