Reported hate crime leads to CCTV appeal

A hate crime has been reported in Leicestershire after a man in a pub made a series of offensive comments to another man. Police are now looking to trace a man in connection with the incident.

It is alleged to have happened on Saturday, March 30, when an Asian man was approached by another man in a pub in Main Street, Stathern, near Melton. During their conversation, the second man made a series of offensive comments to the Asian man.

The incident was reported as a hate crime. Leicestershire Police are now appealing for the public’s help.

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As part of their appeal, the force released an image of a man. They believe they may have “valuable” information related to the reported incident.

Anyone with information or who recognizes the man should call Leicestershire Police on 101 quoting 24000186655. Alternatively, report more details on the force’s website.

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