Police Appeal: Hate Crime at Chick-o-land

Friday, 26 July 2024 11:00

By David Harber

We are appealing for witnesses following a hate crime incident which occurred at Chick-O-Land on New Canal last week.

The incident happened shortly after 2am on Saturday July 20th.

A man in his 30s from Warminster has been arrested on suspicion of racially/religiously aggravated harassment, threats to kill, assault of an emergency worker and using threatening/abusive words/behaviour likely to cause harassment.

He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54240084783. Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.

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