Search for woman after Metro worker is racially abused after challenging passenger over invalid ticket

Police hope this woman could help an inquiry into an incident which led to a Metro worker being racially abused.
By Fiona Thompson
Published 3rd Feb 2020, 09:35 BST
Updated 4th Feb 2020, 01:26 BST
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Northumbria Police has released an image of a woman they want to identify they think can help an investigation after a member of staff at Monument Metro station was racially abused as they worked.

The incident happened at about 9.20pm on Thursday, December 19, after a member of staff on the Tyne and Wear Metro challenged a passenger about having an invalid ticket on the network.

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A spokesperson for the force said: “Inquiries to trace the person responsible are ongoing but police have now released an image of a woman they want to speak to.

“She was in the station when the incident took place and could assist police with their inquiries.”

The woman, or anyone who knows her, can contact officers on 101 quoting crime ref 159740V/19.