Arrest made by police after racially aggravated assault in Yeovil

Police in Yeovil are investigating a racially aggravated assault where the victim was punched and kicked.

At around 2.30pm on Monday 14th October, the victim was approached by the suspect outside the Superdrug, in High Street, where he made racist remarks towards the victim before punching and kicking him.

The victim sustained facial injuries following the assault.

A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order and assault by causing actual bodily harm. He has since been released on conditional bail.

In a statement police: "We are hoping anyone who overheard or witnessed the incident may be able to assist our enquiries."

"If you saw or heard anything, please call 101 and quote reference 5224271001."

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