Appeal after report of woman being racially abused at supermarket in Hayle

The incident is reported to have happened early in the evening of Tuesday 18 August at the self -service checkout area in Asda Hayle

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 16th Sep 2026
Last updated 16th Sep 2026

Police are investigating after a woman was reportedly racially abused while shopping in Hayle.

Devon and Cornwall Police say the incident is reported to have happened early in the evening of Tuesday 18 August at the self -service checkout area in Asda Hayle.

The force say "the woman was subjected to racial abuse" in the presence of other customers and the incident was reported to them earlier this month.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to contact them in particular a customer who was using the tills next to the victim at the time.

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