A WOMAN from Barrow is due to appear in court accused of hurling racist abuse at a takeaway worker.

Esha Louise Doherty has been charged with using racially or religiously aggravated words or behaviour towards Mr Ali Ozmus.

The 25-year-old, from Barrow, is accused of committing the offence in the Hot Potato takeaway in William Street on August 20.

Doherty is due to appear at Furness Magistrates' Court tomorrow.