Police launch CCTV appeal after hate crime at Sheffield takeaway

Sheffield Police have launched a CCTV appeal following a reported hate crime at a takeaway in the city.

According to South Yorkshire Police, at 10.30pm on June 22, a man attended a takeaway on Chapel Street in the Woodhouse area of ​​Sheffield and verbally abused members of staff.

The man allegedly used racist language and was threatening and aggressive towards staff. The force said their inquiries are ongoing and have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with this incident.

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The man in the image is described by police as white, 6ft tall, around 35 years old and of stocky build. He has short, receding black hair and a short beard and is missing two front teeth.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Do you recognize him? You can report information to us online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting inquiry number 14/114089/24.

“You can access our online portal here. Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online.”

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