A WOMAN was allegedly racially abused by a driver following a crash.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash which occurred on Sully Road at approximately 4.30pm on Tuesday, January 3.

The woman stopped to assist a driver who had driven into a ditch near the entrance of St Cyres School and she alleges she was the victim of racial abuse by a fellow motorist who also stopped.

Officers are appealing for the drivers of both vehicles, as well as anyone else who witnessed the crash or the altercation, to contact them via 101, quoting reference 1700003225.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.