Police are investigating a suspected hate crime after reports of people being assaulted at St George’s Park in Whitehall.
A member of the public alerted the police at 4.55pm yesterday (September 25) stating there was an altercation between a number of people at the park.
Police were also made aware of public order offences had also been committed.
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Offenders had left the scene before police arrived, but it is believed those involved in the clash were known to each other.
Bristol East neighbourhood Chief Inspector Deepak Kenth said: “We’d like to reassure the public we are aware of this matter and an investigation into the circumstances of what happened is ongoing.
“The investigation is at a very early stage but initial enquiries suggest some of the people involved may have been known to each other and that this therefore was not a random incident.
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“Nevertheless we are taking it very seriously and continue to treat it as a suspected hate crime at this time.
“The public can expect to see an increase in high-visibility patrols in the area in the coming days to provide reassurance. We’d urge anyone with concerns about this matter to speak with those officers who will be happy to stop and provide advice and support as is necessary.”
Anyone with information about yesterday’s incident should contact the Avon and Somerset Police through the website or on 101 giving reference number 5221223956.
