Officers are investigating a hate crime in Fort William

Officers in Fort William are appealing for information after a hate crime took place on Friday, 4 August.

Around 4 pm, a 45-year-old man spoke with around 15 - 20 youths in the High Street close to the Royal Bank of Scotland. Two of the youths then entered a shop and racially abused the man within.

The first suspect who entered the shop is described as aged between 15 to 17 years of age, 5 ft 7 ins in height and of medium build with short, blond hair. He was wearing a light-blue and black North Face jacket.

The second suspect was also aged between 15-17 years and around 5ft 5 ins in height. He was wearing a black jacket.

Sergeant Brian Heriot from Fort William Police Station said: “This type of behaviour is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

“Our enquiries are continuing to identify those involved in this hate crime and I would urge anyone who was in the area around 4pm on Friday afternoon who witnessed this incident, or who has any information that may assist our enquiry to contact us.

Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting reference number 2993 of 4 August. Alternatively, information can be given to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.