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\n Police in Bristol are investigating a series of late-night attacks on men that they said “may be homophobic in nature”.\n <\/p>\n
The incidents in Castle Park, in Bristol<\/strong> <\/strong>city centre, happened between 30 November and 5 December, Avon and Somerset Police said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n A man in his 30s was treated in hospital after being struck on the head in the most recent incident, the force said.<\/p>\n A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with the incident, and released on police bail.<\/p>\n The attacks began when a man in his 40s was hit on the head after being approached by two unidentified men who shone a light in his eyes at around 1.15am on 30 November.<\/p>\n He suffered injuries to his wrist, back, shoulder and head.<\/p>\n Two reports of similar incidents were made in the early hours of 3 December, between 12.30am and 1.30am.<\/p>\n The victims, aged in their 20s and 40s, are not believed to have needed medical treatment for their injuries.<\/p>\n A spokesman for the force, speaking about the attacks, said “officers are concerned they may be homophobic in nature”.<\/p>\n He said descriptions of the suspects were limited due to the time of night, but they are believed to be two males – one white – who were wearing face coverings and dark clothing.<\/p>\n Members of the public are urged to remain “vigilant” in the area after dark, he said.<\/p>\n Detective Inspector Alistair Norman, who is leading the investigation into the “concerning incidents”, said that while detectives are “open-minded” about the investigation and the motivation for the assaults, they “are currently treating these incidents as linked”.<\/p>\n CCTV footage has been examined while interviews, and local inquiries have taken place.<\/p>\n Read more from Sky News: Chief Inspector John Shaddick said: “We understand this update will be distressing for members of our community. There is no place for hate crime in our city, and we will not tolerate such behaviour.<\/p>\n “We are taking matters of public safety in and around Castle Park, and the wider city centre, very seriously”, he said, including consulting with local LGBTQ+ leaders.<\/p>\n “We have implemented a number of measures, including the use of our mounted team, dog units and increased regular foot patrols, to enhance visibility, engagement and to deter further criminal activity.”<\/p>\n \n
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