Police have released an image of a man that officers want to speak to following an assault during a protest at Bristol’s cenotaph.
The incident happened during an event that saw hundreds of people gathered at the memorial, with some holding up banners reading “All Lives Matter”, on Saturday.
The gathering came six days after a Black Lives Matter demonstration in the city that saw the statue of slave trader Edward Colston torn down.
Avon and Somerset Police said a man in his twenties reported being struck near the cenotaph shortly after 2.20pm.
Body-worn video footage and CCTV inquiries have been carried out and an investigation into assault and affray is ongoing, the force confirmed.
Detective Inspector Mat Lloyd said: “Although the protest was largely peaceful in nature, inquiries are continuing into an incident that happened that afternoon.
“We hope the man pictured sees this and comes forward, or if someone recognises him that they get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force on 101, giving reference number 5220129187.
During the protest, hundreds of people gathered in Bristol city centre to “defend the cenotaph”.
Some held up banners reading “All Lives Matter” but denied they were far-right supporters.
One read: “Not far right just ordinary people of all races from Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, Newport etc.
“United to defend the Cenotaph to defend the memory of people who died so that we are able to have the freedom to protest.”
