A woman was spat at and threatened while out walking with her partner along a canal.

The incident happened at around 2.30pm on Wednesday, November 29, on the canal towpath near Skipton Road, Barnoldswick.

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A couple in their 60s were walking along the path when a man riding an e-bike brushed past them.

Police say he then became abusive, made numerous threats, and then spat at the woman.

Police have now released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

The man, pictured, was wearing a black balaclava, a black North Face coat, and had a yellow cycling helmet.

Anyone who recognises the man or might know where he is should email 3853@lancashire.police.uk or call 101, quoting log 0824 of November 29.