Man arrested after alleged racial abuse on bus

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Image caption, Warwickshire Police has appealed for any witnesses to contact officers

A man has been arrested after an allegation a woman was racially abused on a bus.

Warwickshire Police are investigating the alleged abuse, which happened on the number 1 bus in Leamington Spa, at about 23.00 GMT on Wednesday.

A 73-year-old man from Warwick was arrested on suspicion of committing a racially-aggravated public order offence, officers said.

"Police are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the altercation," the force added.

The man has been bailed until April while inquiries continue.