Police have appealed for witnesses after a man racially abused a mother and her baby on the No. 22 bus yesterday.
The man boarded the bus at Great Junction Street at around 4.45pm, and made comments about the woman and her child. He got off close to Dalmeny Street. Three female passengers told the man to shut up, and it is these whom police are particularly keen to interview.
The suspect is described as being white, with short dark, greying hair, of medium build and aged 55–60 years old. He wore a dark jacket, jeans and trainers.
'The man's comments are absolutely unacceptable,' said a police spokesperson. 'We are appealing for anyone who may have been on the bus at the time, and who saw what happened, to get in touch'.
Contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131, or the charity Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.