Bristol Hate Crime: Witnesses Needed for City Centre Attack

0:00On May 1st, detectives in Bristol are calling for witnesses after two men got jumped in the city center early Friday morning, April 24th. One victim, a guy in his thirties, was found unconscious on St. Nicholas Street with serious facial injuries around 3.15 a.m. He's now in critical but stable condition at the hospital after his health took a turn. The second man had minor injuries from the same attack and didn't need a hospital trip. He shared details with cops right away, pointing toward a possible homophobic hate crime motive. ambulance crews called it in first and officers jumped on scene quick. neighborhood chief inspector Keith Smith says they're handling this heavy briefing local LGBTQ plus leaders and the stand against racism and inequality group. No signs of broader danger to folks out there but they want these attackers caught fast. The force logged it officially as a hate crime, investigators figure three or four men did it. One in a blue jacket, the rest mostly black or gray gear. They bolted on foot at first, then hopped in a car.

1:03CCTV digs are still rolling to nail better descriptions. If you were around then or saw something, hit up 101 with reference 5-2, 261-115-A-3, or go anonymous through. Police stoppers on 0800-555-1111. Police are keeping tabs on both victims and lining up support.