Witnesses Sought in Romsey Public Order Incident Involving Racial Abuse

Police are appealing to the public for witnesses to come forward in connection with a disturbing public order incident that occurred in Romsey on Tuesday, 26 September. The incident involved a teenage girl who was subjected to verbal and racial abuse by a group of four teenagers while walking through a park leading to Oatlands.

The victim, a teenage girl, was going about her day when she was confronted by the group who began shouting racial slurs at her. The girl continued to walk home, but the group followed closely, continuing their abusive behaviour.

The police have been actively investigating the incident since it was reported, conducting several enquiries in an attempt to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for the incident. Now, they are turning to the community for assistance in gathering further information that may aid their ongoing investigation.

The police are particularly interested in hearing from any witnesses who were present at the scene during the incident. Additionally, they are encouraging residents in the area to check their Ring doorbell footage for any potentially relevant evidence that could help identify the individuals involved.

To report information related to this incident, you can call 101 and reference case number 44230393720. An alternative method to submit information is via the official Hampshire Constabulary website.

The police have emphasised the importance of community cooperation in cases like these to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. By coming forward with information, witnesses can play a crucial role in helping the police address this incident.