Three men arrested over alleged racial abuse in Leeds

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 10:01 · Archive

Three men have been arrested after an Asian man was allegedly racially abused in Leeds city centre on Saturday night.

Three men aged 25, 26 and 29 have been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order following an incident in Leeds city centre in the early hours of Saturday. The Asian man was allegedly surrounded and directed racist language on Brunswick Terrace at about 00:50 BST.

The three men had reportedly been ejected from the Stick and Twist pub on Merrion Way shortly before the incident, with reports that they had been doing a Nazi salute while in the pub. They were taken into custody following the arrest.

West Yorkshire Police is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant footage to come forward. The crime reference number is 13260592802, and information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

How it is being reported

• 3 men kicked out city centre pub amid report of racism and making Nazi salute3 men aged 25, 26, and 29 were arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order and taken into custody.Telegraph & Argus · 19 Oct, 09:38
• Arrests over alleged racial abuse of Asian manThe three men were also reportedly kicked out of a nearby pub for doing a Nazi salute.BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire · 18 Oct, 16:25

In this story: Leeds · West Yorkshire Police · Stick and Twist pub · Crimestoppers

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