Avon & Somerset Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying three individuals connected to a suspected homophobic assault in the Redcliffe area of Bristol.
The incident occurred on Sunday, August 11, at around 10.15pm, when two men were walking along St Thomas Street and were reportedly approached by three men on bicycles. The group became aggressive, allegedly directing homophobic slurs at the victims before the situation escalated into violence.
One of the cyclists is said to have punched one of the men and then attacked him with a knife. The victim sustained a minor cut to the chest but fortunately did not require hospitalisation.
Police have issued descriptions of the three suspects, all of whom are described as white males:
- A slim-built male, believed to be in his late teens or early 20s, wearing an all-black tracksuit with a white motif down the right arm.
- A slim male with light-coloured hair, was seen wearing a black top and bottoms with white trainers.
- A large-built male with light-coloured hair, also dressed in all-black clothing.
Authorities believe these individuals may have vital information related to the incident and are urging anyone who may recognise them to come forward.
Members of the public with any information are asked to contact Avon & Somerset Police by calling 101 and quoting reference number 5224210107. Alternatively, an online appeals form can be submitted via the police website.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
