A WOMAN was racially abused as she travelled on a train.

British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after the victim was verbally attacked by a fellow passenger.

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The incident happened at around 9.40pm on a train from Leeds to Accrington on February 28.

Investigating officer PC David Hewetson said: “The victim boarded the train at Leeds and fell asleep in her seat. She was woken by a man who took a photograph of himself with the victim.

“He then showed her the picture and made a racist comment. The man then got up and joined two other men who laughed as he showed the photograph to them. All three men left the train at Accrington.

“Nobody should have to put up with racist abuse, and we work hard to eradicate hate crime from the rail network.

“We need to speak to anyone who saw what happened. Please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 405040, or text 61016, quoting reference PSUB/B15 of 16/04/2015.

Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111.