Parent and child racially abused by driver in Earlswood car park, police say

Officers want to trace a couple in a white Mercedes and two men in a van

Author: Adam ClarkPublished 2nd Sep 2026

A parent and child were racially abused by a driver in a car park in Earlswood, police have said.

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspected racially aggravated public order incident in Earlswood Common car park, by Earlswood Lakes.

It happened on Monday 17th August.

Officers said they were made aware of a report of an incident that took place between 2pm and 2:15pm.

During it, the driver of a vehicle reportedly sounded their horn and shouted racial abuse at a parent and child.

Who police want to speak to

Officers said they are particularly keen to speak to a man and woman, both believed to be in their mid-30s, who were driving a white Mercedes A-Class hatchback.

Surrey Police believe they may have information which could assist their enquiries.

Officers would also like to speak to two men who were travelling in a van in the area at the time, and who may have witnessed all or part of the reported incident.

How to get in touch

Anyone who witnessed what happened, has information, or has any dashcam or video footage of the area at the time is asked to contact Surrey Police.

People can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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