A taxi driver was racially abused in St Albans.

At around 10pm on Saturday , a man approached a stationary taxi in St Peters Street and reportedly racially abused the driver before making off.

Hate Crime Officer PC Donna Horwood said: “The incident caused the taxi driver to feel alarmed and distressed. This man was believed to be in the area at the time of the incident and I am keen to trace him as he may have information that could assist the investigation.”

Anyone with information should contact PC Horwood on the Hertfordshire Constabulary non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference F1/17/318.