Four arrested over hate crime attack on ship crew
Police in Avonmouth have arrested four people following a violent attack on three Filipino cargo ship crew members, which is being investigated as a potential hate crime. One victim remains in critical condition, and authorities have confirmed reports of racist language used during the assault.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding hate crimes and the safety of international workers in port communities.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Police said three men who were injured are staff members of a cargo ship that recently docked at Avonmouth
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a Filipino crew member of a cargo ship was attacked in a hate crime.
Two other men, both also from the Philippines, were also assaulted during the attack involving a large group of people in Avonmouth, near Bristol, on Friday evening.
Police have arrested two men aged 19 and 45, as well as a 17-year-old boy, on suspicion of attempted murder and confirmed they had received reports of racist language being used during the incident.
They remain in custody, as well as a 38-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
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