Torquay police called to reports of racially aggravated assault

It happened on Belgrave Road on Tuesday (20 April)

Author: Chris BakerPublished 22nd Apr 2021
Last updated 22nd Apr 2021

Police were called to reports of a racially aggravated assault in Belgrave Road, Torquay, at around 5.35pm, on Tuesday (20 April).

A taxi driver reported he had also been subjected to racist abuse, after asking a passenger to wear a face mask.

A 48-year-old man, from Torquay, was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated assault by beating and a public order offence. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact the police by email at 101@dc.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting reference CR/031280/21.