POLICE have appealed for information about a race hate crime in Cross Hills.

Detectives say a 37-year-old woman from Keighley, who was in a grey Toyota Yaris, was verbally abused by another woman who was driving a white Seat Leon.

A police spokesman said: "We are requesting the public's assistance. In particular, we are appealing for information about the owner/driver of the white Seat Leon."

The suspect is described as a white, aged between 20 and 25, with blonde hair in a high bun style, and was wearing a top or jacket which had a fur collar and a grey lanyard.

Anyone with information should contact Sue Marklew at Cross Hills Police on 101 or email susan.marklew@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

The incident happened on Albert Street at about 8.20am on Tuesday, October 6.

Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12150177426