A MAN was allegedly threatened and racially abused at a supermarket in York.

The incident happened at about 3pm on Wednesday at Morrisons on Front Street, Acomb, when the man was subjected to threatening and racially abusive language, North Yorkshire Police said.

The force is now appealing for information and witnesses following the hate related public order crime.

Anyone with information which could assist the investigation is urged to phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, selecting option 2, and ask for PC David Ellison, or email david.ellison41@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

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