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Park Attacks: Second Arrest in Bristol Homophobic Assaults
15 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Second man arrested in connection with alleged homophobic park assaults.
- Attacks occurred in Castle Park, Bristol, between November 30 and December 5.
- Police treat fifth assault, injuring a man in his 30s, as potentially linked.
Police have arrested a second man in connection with a series of alleged homophobic attacks that took place in Bristol's Castle Park. The assaults, which targeted men, occurred between November 30 and December 5. A 24-year-old man was taken into custody on suspicion of assault and has since been released on bail as the investigation continues.
Authorities are also looking into a fifth incident on December 5, where a man in his 30s was assaulted and required hospital treatment, believing it may be linked to the previous attacks. A 32-year-old man, previously arrested for an assault on December 5, remains on bail.
Detective Superintendent Keith Smith emphasized that public safety is paramount and that hate crime has no place in the city. Police are actively engaging with local LGBTQ+ leaders to ensure victims receive necessary support and updates on the ongoing investigation.
