Woman subjected to racial abuse, CCTV released: Hilsea
(PO2 - Wednesday, 24 June, 2009)

Police in Portsmouth have issued a CCTV image of a man the would like to speak to after a woman was subjected to racial abuse in London Road, Hilsea between 8.45 and 12.55pm on Tuesday, May 12.

The woman in her 30s was travelling on a bus and got off near The Green Post pub.

A man got off the bus at the same time and followed her, walking closely behind her.

The woman went into a nearby Co-op store hoping the man would stop following her but he waited outside.

She ordered a taxi to pick her up from the shop.

When she went outside to get in the taxi the man leant in close to her face and used racially abusive language.

The suspect is described as:

• a white male
• 18-20 years of age
• small and thin build
• round face
• stiff ‘robot-like' walk
• approximately 5ft 2ins tall
• bald head
• long scar on the back of his head
• large round glasses
• wearing a long sleeved black top with two white stripes and a shirt collar, blue jeans
• carrying a mobile phone

PC Jon Needham of Fratton police station said:

"This was a very frightening experience for the woman.

"She did not know why she was being followed and made it clear she did not want to be near this man by going into the shop.

"The man continued his threatening behaviour despite other people being around and being aware that he may be filmed on CCTV."

Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV image or has any information is asked to contact PC Jon Needham at Fratton police station on 0845 045 45 45.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 

Police Force: Hampshire

Address:
London Road
Hilsea
Portsmouth
HAMPSHIRE
PO2