'Nazi salute' used towards Asian man by trio 'ejected from Leeds pub'

West Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward

Police are investigating reports that three men surrounded an Asian man and used racist language towards him and made a "Nazi salute".

A caller reported the men had been ejected from the Stick or Twist pub in Merrion Way, Leeds city centre, shortly before the racist abuse took place. West Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses.

Police said that at about 12.47am today (Sunday, October 18), officers received a report of three men surrounding an Asian male in Brunswick Terrace, where they were said to be using racist language towards him. The caller reported the men had been ejected from the Stick or Twist pub in Merrion Way.

Following enquiries three men aged 25, 26 and 29 were arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order and taken into custody.

Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time who witnessed this incident to contact them on 101, or by using the LiveChat facility on our website. Anyone with footage that may assist this investigation is also urged to make contact. The crime reference number is 13260592802.

Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.

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