Investigation is underway after reports of racial assault in Doncaster
An investigation is underway after reports of a racial assault in Doncaster.
Police say they were called to the city centre to reports of a man being approached by a group and his phone being knocked out of his hands.
South Yorkshire Police said: "Witnesses and information sought following racial assault in Doncaster
"Following a racially aggravated assault in the city centre, we are asking witnesses and those with information to come forward and assist us with our enquiries.
"On 17 August at 5.23pm it is understood that a man in his 40s was approached on Hall Gate by three women and a man. It is then alleged that the group began to racially abuse the man, following him and knocking his mobile phone out of his hand.
"As our investigation progresses, were asking for anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information that can assist officers to get in touch."