Police investigate racist abuse in Dewsbury

A GROUP of men were subjected to racist abuse from a woman in a passing car, police said today.
Police are investigating an incident of racist abuse in DewsburyPolice are investigating an incident of racist abuse in Dewsbury
Police are investigating an incident of racist abuse in Dewsbury

The incident happened as a group of Asian men were passing Dewsbury Cemetery.

A car, believed to be a red Mini Cooper, pulled alongside the group and a woman inside the vehicle shouted abuse.

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Supt Roger Essell, of Kirklees police, said: “This was an incredibly distressing experience and our enquiries are very much underway to identify those involved.

“The victims were understandably left shocked and upset following this incident.

“We take a robust stance against any kind of racial abuse.”

The incident happened between 10am and midday on Friday.

Witnesses should call 101, quoting crime reference 13170404287.