Harun Nasrullah
Avon and Somerset Police have a launched a hate-crime investigation after a pig’s head was left next to a tower block housing Muslim Somali families.
The head was placed outside the block in the Barton Hill, Bristol on November 6. It was left just two weeks after an arson attack on the block that saw families forced to evacuate.
In a statement to The Muslim News Chief inspector Deepak Kenth said, “Based on the information we have at this time, this incident is being treated as a hate crime and an investigation has been launched.
“Officers from the neighbourhood policing team are carrying out reassurance in the local community, as well as working closely with our network of partner agencies and organisations.
“A thorough review of CCTV footage from around the area is under way, as well as house-to-house and forensic-led enquiries, as part of our ongoing efforts to identify the person, or people, responsible.
“There is absolutely no place for hate, or crude attempts to cause upset or division, in our communities.
We want to speak to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the Avonvale Road area on Sunday morning, as well as anyone who lives in this area, who may have relevant doorbell footage, or who was driving in this area, or who may have relevant dashcam footage.”
The same block was hit by fire on October 21, injuring six people. Avon Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed the fire was started deliberately. A man had been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
