TWO teenagers shouted racial abuse at a woman, while throwing sticks and stones at her.

The incident occurred at 1.30pm on Thursday, in Thames Street, Oxford.

The victim, a woman in her thirties, was followed by two teenage boys, who threw sticks and stones at her, while shouting racial abuse.

Oxford Mail: File image of Thames Street in Oxford. Picture: Jon LewisFile image of Thames Street in Oxford. Picture: Jon Lewis

Thames Valley Police reported there were three offenders in total, and were described as boys aged between 11 and 16 years old, wearing tracksuits.

Police officers are now appealing for anyone in the area at the time, or driving past, and witnessed the incident, to get in touch.

To do so, make a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43220303964.

Alternatively, for 100 per cent anonymity, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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This story was written by Liam Rice, he joined the team in 2019 as a multimedia reporter.

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