South Wales Police are appealing for anyone who recognises a group of men they want to speak to in connection with an alleged hate crime to come forward.
A group of men allegedly targeted a vulnerable teenager in Bridgend , harassing him and causing "alarm and distress."
The incident happened in Queen Street, Bridgend town centre, on December 20 at around 4.30pm.
South Wales Police have confirmed that a group of men were "verbally abusive" to the teenager, but they were unable to give any further details at this stage.
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A picture released by South Wales Police shows a group of six men in dark clothing, some with their hoods up, outside the Thai Elephant Restaurant in Queen Street, Bridgend.
One of the men is gesturing at the camera with both of his thumbs up.
A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "If you recognise these men or have any information about this incident, please ring us on 101 or email us at: PublicServiceCentre@south-wales.pnn.police.uk quoting ref: 1900466802 or alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111."
