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Bristol Post
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Alexander Brock

Man 'racially abused Tesco staff and made threats while carrying baton'

A man reportedly racially abused staff at a Bristol Tesco and made threats with a baton.

Police are seeking the public's help with an ongoing investigation into the incident.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary received reports a man racially abused staff at Tesco in Wine Street and made threats while carrying a bike lock and extendable baton.

The incident happened at around 5.05pm yesterday (April 23) and no-one was injured.

The suspect was seen leaving the scene in the direction of Tower Lane.

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Police would like to speak to the man, pictured above, in connection with the incident.

He is described as white, slim and having short dark hair. He was wearing a red polo shirt, blue jeans, black shoes and was said to be carrying a black rucksack.

PC Joshua Baldwin said: "There were numerous people in the area at the time and we want any witnesses to contact us.

"We are particularly keen to hear from anyone with video footage of the incident."

Anyone with information about what happened is asked to report it through the police website or call 101, giving reference number 5220089178.

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