CCTV appeal following racially aggravated assault in Liverpool city centre

We have issued CCTV images of four people we want to speak to following a racially aggravated assault in Liverpool city centre.

At around 10pm on Wednesday 26 June a man in his 30s was walking along Slater Street in Liverpool city centre with a friend when he was approached by a group of males.

The males shouted a racial slur at the man before punching, kicking and hitting him with a glass bottle. The victim suffered an injury to his ear.

The males then launched several glass bottles at the man and his friend before leaving the scene.

An investigation is underway and extensive witness and CCTV enquiries have been carried out.

A 29-year-old man from Wirral has been arrested on suspicion of racially/religiously aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm and bailed pending further enquiries.

We have issued images of four people we would like to speak to as we believe they could have information which is vital to our investigation.

Detective Inspector Jay Halpin said: “This was an unprovoked attack on a man who was minding his own business walking down the street with a friend.

“Hate crime will never be tolerated on Merseyside, and we understand the distress and upset that being targeted in this way causes.

“We are keen to speak to the men pictured as we believe they could assist with our enquiries.”

Anyone who recognises any of the men is asked to DM @MerPolCC or call 101 quoting reference 24000567115. Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

 
Merseyside Police has dedicated Hate Crime Co-ordinators who lead teams of specially trained officers. The teams monitor, assess and investigate hate crimes across Merseyside, ensuring that victims are supporting throughout the process, and do all in our powers to ensure that offenders are put before the courts.

You can report hate crime directly to the police or via charities and organisations who provide specialist support services for victims of hate crime. More information on what is available can be found here: How to report hate crime | Merseyside Police. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.