Barmaid racially abused at pub in Waterloo after refusing man a drink

Appeal: Police wish to speak to this man in connection with the incident
British Transport Police
Sebastian Mann24 May 2016
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A man hurled racist abuse at a barmaid after she refused to serve him a drink, police say.

The woman was on shift at the Beer House pub at Waterloo station when she was subjected to the tirade, British Transport Police said.

The force said the barmaid served the man before noticing he appeared drunk.

She told staff not to serve him again, but when she later refused him another round, he racially abused her before leaving the bar.

Officers have launched an appeal for information and have released the CCTV image of a man they wish to question regarding the incident shortly after 7pm on April 16.

Investigating Officer PC Rachel Parfitt said: “I am keen to speak to the man in the CCTV image as I believe he holds vital information to the investigation.

“The barmaid was simply going about her job. Nobody should be made to feel intimidated and everyone has the right to work in a safe and secure environment.”

Contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 216 of 23/05/16, with any information.

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