Police believe city park attacks are linked and could be homophobic in nature

POLICE are investigating a series of attacks on men in a Bristol park over the past 10 days which officers believe could be homophobic in nature.

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Avon and Somerset Police said the incidents, in the city's Castle Park, had occurred between November 30 and December 5.

In the latest incident, a man in his 30s was struck to the head and attended hospital for medical treatment.

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with the incident and released on police bail.

Detective Inspector Alistair Norman, the senior investigating officer, said: "While we remain open-minded about the direction of this investigation and the motivation for the assaults, we are currently treating these incidents as linked.

"We've made one arrest and are continuing to speak to the victims, review CCTV footage and carry out other inquiries to identify the offenders responsible for these concerning incidents."