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An investigation has been launched after a vile racist incident was reported on a tram to Manchester city centre. Greater Manchester Police said it was reported that a female passenger on board the service from Didsbury Village had hurled verbal and racist abuse at 'multiple' people on board, with one item being thrown at a passenger. Police were called about the incident, which occurred at around 3pm on Sunday, October 19. A public appeal has been launched urging victims and witnesses to come forward. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE The female is described as being of a large build with short hair which has been dyed orange/ pink, and also has facial tattoos. An appeal shared by police read: "Officers are appealing for information following an incident that occurred around 3pm on Sunday 19 October 2025 on a tram travelling towards Manchester City Centre from Didsbury Village. "We would like to speak to members of the public who may have been victims of aggravated abuse from a female passenger on the tram. We believe multiple passengers were subjected to verbal and racial abuse, as well as an item being thrown at a passenger, and we are appealing for them to get in touch. "Anyone with information that may help officers with their enquiries are asked to call 101 quoting log number 2037 of 19.10.2025. Alternatively, you can report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
