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Police appeal for witnesses after Basingstoke incident in February |
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Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a Police Community Support Officer was verbally abused outside the job centre on Friday, February 29.
Just after 6pm the 26-year-old PCSO was verbally abused by a group of men because of his nationality.
The three men appeared to have been drinking and were waiting for a bus outside the job centre in Winchester Road.
The first man is described as:
White
Approximately 40 years old
6ft tall
Stocky build
Round face
Clean shaven
Short, brown hair
The second man is described as:
White
Approximately 40 years old
6ft 2ins tall
Medium build
Brown moustache
Long face
Clear complexion
Brown, medium length hair
Wearing a light brown coat which was just below waist length
The third man is described as:
White
Approximately 40 years old
PC Lee Stanbrook, of Basingstoke police station, said: “Officers are always working hard to promote community cohesion.
“This is just the kind of incident that goes against all the hard work being done and will not be tolerated.
“We would urge anyone with information or anyone who recognises the descriptions of the men to contact police as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information about the incident should contact PC Stanbrook at Basingstoke police station on 0845 045 45 45 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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