Witness appeal after man pushed and racially abused another man in Stroud

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man pushed and racially abused another man in Stroud.

It was reported that the incident had taken place in the Lidl car park on Dudbridge Road at around 5.40pm on Tuesday 25 February.

The victim stated that he was approached by the man following a previous argument over parking. The man then pushed the victim and shouted a racist remark at him.

The suspect was described as being white, 6ft tall, had short hair and was wearing glasses.

A 33-year-old man from Stonehouse was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order and common assault in connection with the incident. He was later released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Following the arrest, investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the supermarket car park at the time and witnessed what happened.

Information can be submitted by completing the following online form and quoting incident 352 of 25 February: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/