POLICE are appealing for help in their efforts to trace a man who allegedly racially abused a bus driver.
The driver was allegedly subjected to an offensive comment at around 2.40pm yesterday (Sunday) on the number 66 Keighley to Skipton bus at Skipton Bus Station.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "A man with a dog, who was accompanied by a woman, got on the bus and sat down at the rear. The driver asked him to leave and the man made an offensive comment to the driver. The suspect was wearing a black jacket and blue trousers."
Anyone with any information that could help the police with their investigation, is asked to email: caroline.watson@northyorkshire.police.uk; or call police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Caroline Watson 1645.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website, www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Quote reference 12240163782 when passing on information.
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