A WOMAN was racially abused as she walked through an alleyway in Dorking town centre, leading to a police search for the offender.
The woman, who is in her 30s, was walking through an alleyway near Old Brewery Court, off Dorking High Street, at about 11.30pm on Saturday when a man made racist comments to her.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Lewis Flanagan said: "This was a deeply upsetting incident for the victim and no doubt the effects will stay with her for some time.
"Surrey Police will not tolerate such behaviour and we will do all we can to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
"The victim was able to give us a very good description of the offender.
"I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who believes they saw the man in the area, possibly drinking in a local pub, to contact officers."
The offender is described as a white man, aged in his 20s, who was of slim build and around 5ft 6in in height.
He had short, brown, curly hair and was wearing a yellow and orange triangle-patterned shirt, with beige jeans and dark shoes.
The man, who was accompanied by a friend at the time of the incident, is unknown to the woman.
Anyone who has information which could assist officers with their investigation is urged to contact Surrey Police on 101, if possible quoting reference MV/13/321. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.