Police hunt middle-aged Wetherspoons couple who hurled racist abuse at bar staff when they were asked to leave

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Police are searching for a middle-aged couple who hurled racist abuse at the bar staff when they were asked to leave a Wetherspoon pub.

The couple were heard shouting racist insults at the staff working in the Buck Inn in Northallerton, North Yorkshire.

On January 22, they were asked to leave the premises but became aggressive, the police said.

The police say they are treating this as a public order offence and hate crime.

North Yorkshire Police have issued pictures to the public as part of their investigation.

Police are searching for a middle-aged couple who hurled racist abuse at the bar staff when they were asked to leave a Wetherspoon pub

The couple are said to be in their 50s and 60s. After leaving, they got into a dark vehicle

The couple were heard shouting racist insults at the staff working in the Buck Inn in Northallerton, North Yorkshire

The couple are said to be in their 50s and 60s. After leaving, they got into a dark vehicle.

The police have released CCTV images of a man and a woman they would like to speak with in connection with the attack.

They believe the pair may have information which could help the police in their investigation.

Police have asked to get in contact if you recognise them or have any information that may help.

Email [email protected], use reference number 12240013460 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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