A woman who challenged a man shouting homophobic abuse was assaulted and suffered minor facial injuries.
The assault took place on Ashley Road near Montpelier at around 4am on Saturday morning (August 29).
The woman, who was in her 20s, is believed to have seen a man shouting homophobic abuse at an unknown male victim, which is being considered by police as a hate crime.
She challenged the man shouting the abuse, who proceeded to assault her and leave her with minor facial injuries.
It is understood that both the hate crime and the assault took place at a gathering on Ashley Road.
Avon and Somerset Constabulary has today (September 1) issued an appeal for any information about both elements of the situation and are particularly keen to hear from the victim of the homophobic abuse.
The statement said: "The offender was described as a mixed race man, around 5ft 11in tall with a slim build, bald, and wearing a baseball cap. He spoke with a Birmingham accent.
"Police are keen to hear from the victim of the hate crime and anyone who witnessed the incident, which happened at about 4am.
"If you can help, contact police on 101 quoting reference 5220196078. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
