British Transport Police release image of man suspected of racial abuse on Preston to Burnley train

Officers are investigating an incident in which a woman was racially abused on-board a train between Preston and Burnley.

Around 4pm on April 30th, a man turned to the victim and said “f*** off back to your own country” before adding “my girlfriend will come [and] smash your head in.”

He was asked to leave the service at Burnley Manchester Road.

Officers believe the man pictured may have information which could help their investigation.

Anyone with information contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40.

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