Police release CCTV after 'hate-related' assault on Birkenhead bus

Merseyside Police are sharing the image of a man who may have information following a ‘hate-related’ assault in Birkenhead.

At around 5.00am on Saturday, November 1, a man was travelling on a bus in Birkenhead when he was targeted through threats and verbal abuse.

Merseyside Police said the victim was then assaulted, and disembarked at Birkenhead bus station. A third person was also threatened and pushed before the suspect made off. CCTV and other enquiries have been ongoing.

Detective Sergeant Nicholas Glascott-Tull said: “We believe that the man pictured could be able to assist this investigation, so if you know him please come forward.

“Our work so far indicates that the victim in this case was targeted due to his appearance.

“Violence and hate crime will simply never be tolerated in our communities.

“We have specially trained officers who respond to reports of hate crime with compassion and sensitivity, ensuring that every piece of information is acted upon to bring offenders to justice.

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“I strongly encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed hate crime to come forward and contact us.”

If you have information, please contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC. You can also call 101 quoting reference 25000898691 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800