Sussex Police have launched an appeal to identify a potential witness to an incident of racially aggravated public order in Horsham.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “We’re seeking to identify this person who is believed to have witnessed an incident of racially aggravated public order in Horsham.

“The incident took place outside the Swan Walk shopping centre on 25 September at around 9.20am.

“It was reported that a man verbally assaulted a woman and a child in the street.

Officers would like to speak to a potential witness to an incident of racially aggravated public order in Horsham, described as a woman in her 20s with long blonde hair and wearing a white top, light denim jeans, carrying a black handbag and wearing a pink lanyard. Picture courtesy of Sussex Police

placeholder image — Officers would like to speak to a potential witness to an incident of racially aggravated public order in Horsham, described as a woman in her 20s with long blonde hair and wearing a white top, light denim jeans, carrying a black handbag and wearing a pink lanyard. Picture courtesy of Sussex Police

“Officers would like to speak to a potential witness to the incident described as a woman in her 20’s with long blonde hair and wearing a white top, light denim jeans, carrying a black handbag and wearing a pink lanyard.

“Anyone who recognises this person, witnessed the incident, or who has any information which could aid the ongoing investigation, is encouraged to report it to us.

“Reports can be made online or by calling 101 quoting serial 383 of 25/09.”