POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a racist attack in Harlow.

An Asian taxi driver was verbally abused by a man outside Tasty Grill at the bus station at 4:30pm on Thursday, June 5.

A 47-year-old local man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of racially-aggravated harassment and is currently on police bail until Tuesday, July 15 pending further enquiries.

Any witnesses are urged to contact investigating officers at Harlow police station on 101.