Brutal Hate Crime in Bristol: Man Fights for Life

0:00On May 1st, a man in his thirties is fighting for his life after a brutal attack in Bristol City Center that police suspect was fueled by, homophobia. It happened on St. Nicholas Street in the early hours of April 24th. He was found unconscious with serious spatial injuries and rushed to the hospital, where his condition has worsened to critical but stable. Another guy got minor injuries in the same clash and didn't need hospital care, but his story helped cops spot the hate crime angle right away. Avon and Somerset police are on a full force, calling it a potential homophobic incident based on what he shared. Local leaders from the LGBTQ plus community and groups like Stan Against Racism and Inequality have been looped in by neighborhood chief inspector. Keith Smith. Cops say there's no sign of broader danger to folks out there, but they're stressing how serious this is and keeping the victim's families in the loop, with updates and support. Leaders now think three or four men carried out the assault.

1:00One in a blue jacket, the others, mostly in black or gray, they fled on foot at first, then jumped in a car and CCTV is helping build better descriptions. If you know anything, hit a police on 101 with reference 5226-111-583 or go anonymous through. Crime stoppers on 0800-555111. Let's get these guys off the streets quick.