Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to identify and speak to after a child was racially abused on a bus.
The young victim had been on a bus service from Carlton to Nottingham along with some friends, when a man started up a conversation with the group.
During the conversation, the man racially abused a boy and when challenged by his friends he made a phone call before making comments that caused the group to fear for their safety.
The incident happened on the afternoon of 4 March.
Investigators are now looking to speak to the pictured man, as they believe he could assist them with their ongoing inquiries.
PC Chris Clayton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“There is absolutely no excuse for anyone to act in the manner displayed in this incident.
“As a force, we take a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime in all its forms, including racism, and will always look to put offenders before the courts.
“As part of our inquiries I would encourage anyone who recognises the man pictured to please come forward, as we would like to speak to him in relation to this incident.”
Anyone who recognises the man is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting 26*131079, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
