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Attacks on men in Bristol park 'could be homophobic', say police as patrols stepped up
One man arrested and police are reviewing CCTV after multiple assaults on men in Castle Park; officers consider attacks linked and possibly homophobic.
- Between November 30 and December 5, Avon and Somerset Police reported a series of attacks on men at Castle Park, Bristol, including a man in his 30s who attended hospital.
- Detective Inspector Alistair Norman, senior investigating officer, said investigators remain open-minded but are treating the incidents as linked, and Avon and Somerset Police said officers are concerned they may be homophobic in nature.
- On November 30 two unknown males approached a man aged in his 40s, shone a light into his eyes and struck him at around 1.15am, with two similar reports between 12.30am and 1.30am on December 3.
- A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and released on police bail while Avon and Somerset Police continue inquiries and have deployed mounted team and dog units.
- Chief Inspector John Shaddick said, `We understand this update will be distressing for members of our community,` and the force added `There is no place for hate crime in our city and we will not tolerate such behaviour.
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Attacks on men in Bristol park 'could be homophobic', say police as patrols stepped up
The incidents, which occurred late at night in the city centre park between 30 November and 5 December, are being linked by detectives, who arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of assault.
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Attacks On Men In Bristol Park 'could Be Homophobic', Say Police As Patrols Stepped Up
The incidents in Castle Park, in Bristol city centre, happened between 30 November and 5 December, Avon and Somerset Police said on Wednesday. A man in his 30s was treated in hospital after being struck on the head in the most recent incident, the force said. A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with the incident, and released on police bail. The attacks began when a man in his 40s was hit on the head after b…
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