Man subjected to continuous racist abuse on 50 minute Leeds bus journey

A bus passenger was racially abused on a journey between Wetherby and Leeds.
By Joe Cooper
Published 21st May 2021, 10:48 BST
Updated 21st May 2021, 10:51 BST
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It happened on the X98 service on the morning of Thursday, May 13, on a bus heading towards Leeds city centre.

The passenger was was subjected to racial abuse throughout the journey as he sat on the top deck of the service which left Aldi, Deighton Road, Wetherby, at 10.30am and arrived at the Headrow at 11.20am.

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Police would like to speak to anyone who was sitting on the top deck of this bus during the journey.

A bus on the Headrow.A bus on the Headrow.
A bus on the Headrow.

Contact West Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 13210236374 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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