Teenage girl identified in probe into alleged racist abuse at Nisa Local shop in Christchurch

A TEENAGE girl was identified following a police CCTV appeal into racist abuse allegedly hurled at a Christchurch convenience store worker.

The hate crime incident was said to have taken place at Nisa Local on Stanpit around 5.10pm on Monday 23rd October.

As reported by the A&T, two women had entered the shop and the victim believed one of them then took an item before leaving without paying for it.

Having challenged her outside the shop, the victim was subjected to a tirade of abuse by the other woman.

Officers announced today (Thursday) that their appeal resulted in the youth’s identification.

However, no arrests were made as enquiries continued.

Anyone with information should contact officers online at dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 55230170900.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously at crimestoppers-uk.org or on 0800 555 111.