Police investigating reports of a hate crime at a beach in Ayrshire have released CCTV images of a woman they want to speak to.
Investigators say a 42-year-old man was verbally abused and spat on at Irvine Beach Park at around 2pm on Saturday, June 10.
They are keen to speak to a woman captured on CCTV around the time of the alleged incident.
She is described as being white, with blonde hair and wearing clear rimmed glasses. Police say she was also wearing light blue shorts, a bikini top and black trainers.
A statement from Police Scotland said: “Officers are releasing an image of a woman they wish to speak to as part of an ongoing investigation into a hate crime incident in Irvine.
“Around 2pm on Saturday, 10 June, 2023, a 42 year-old man was verbally abused and spat on at Irvine Beach Park.
“Officers believe the woman in the image can assist with their enquiries. She is white, with blonde hair. She usually wears clear rimmed glasses and was wearing light blue shorts, a bikini-top and black trainers.
“If anyone recognises the woman in the image, please contact officers at Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2361 of 10 June, 2023.
“Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.”
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