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Six Arrested as Police Investigate Bristol Protest Hate Crimes

3/13/2026

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Avon and Somerset Police are investigating alleged hate crimes linked to a Bristol protest, and six people were arrested during the protest, none in connection with the hate crime allegations.
Four were released on bail, one was de-arrested for future questioning, and one was released without charge.
Chief Superintendent Paul Wigginton of Avon and Somerset Police said hate has no place in the community and urged witnesses to provide information.

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Story summary

Avon and Somerset Police are investigating alleged hate crimes linked to a Bristol protest, and six people were arrested during the protest, none in connection with the hate crime allegations.
Four were released on bail, one was de-arrested for future questioning, and one was released without charge.
Chief Superintendent Paul Wigginton of Avon and Somerset Police said hate has no place in the community and urged witnesses to provide information.