Police are appealing for witnesses to a hate crime that took place on a Bristol bus last month.
An elderly man was shouted at by a middle aged white man on a bus on Gloucester Road on October 16.
The man shouted derogatory racial slurs at the pedestrian in what Avon and Somerset Police have labelled a hate crime.
It is understood that bystanders attempted to intervene and police are hoping to get in contact with these members of the public in order to further their investigation.
Those who witnessed the incident or know someone who did are being asked by police to get in contact.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “We’re appealing for witnesses following a hate crime that took place in Bristol.
“On Friday 16 October at about 10.15pm, an elderly man was targeted by a man who shouted offensive racial slurs and threats at him whilst travelling on a bus on Gloucester Road.
“The offender is described as a white middle aged man.
“It’s thought that members of the public attempted to intervene and police are keen to hear from them.
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“If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5220235441.”
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