Police investigating a racially-aggravated public order offence have released images of a woman they wish to identify who could assist with their enquiries.

On Monday, September 30 at approximately 6.15am in McDonald’s, Scotch Street, Carlisle a woman was verbally abusive towards staff.

This incident is being investigated as a hate incident.

Police would like to hear from anyone who can assist in identifying the woman pictured, or from the woman herself.

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A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online quoting incident number 146 of September 30. You can also phone on 101.

"Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."