‘Such violence and hate has no place in our city’
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More arrests have been made after two men were assaulted with a metal pole during a violent racist attack in Bristol.
The attack, which left one man with a broken jaw, a fractured eye socket and internal injuries, was carried out in Sarah Street, Lawrence Hill, at around 7.35pm on Monday, September 22.
The two victims were also racially abused during the incident.
They were attacked by four men, police say, some of whom left the area following the attack.
Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that two men have been arrested in connection with the attack in the last few days.
One man was arrested late last month.
The three suspects, in their 20s and 30s, were all arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated assault causing grievous bodily harm.
The first was arrested on Tuesday, September 30, the second on Wednesday, October 8, and the third yesterday on Thursday, October 9.
All have since been released on conditional police bail while the investigation into the incident continues.
Neighbourhood Chief Inspector Serena Serjeant said: “Such violence and hate has no place in our city. We continue to work with our CID colleagues to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
“We’re also continuing to support the communities most affected by this vile behaviour, and to keep people informed of the progress we’re making.”
If you can help, please call 101 using reference number 5225267072 or report it through the force website here.