CCTV appeal after girl, 3, racially abused

Police have released images of a man they want to speak to as part of their investigation

CCTV footage has been released after a man made "racially-aggravated" comments to a three-year-old girl at a shopping centre.

Avon and Somerset Police said a man approached a mother on East Walk at Yate Shopping Centre, near Bristol, on 29 September and made racist comments while gesturing towards her child, who is of dual heritage.

Police said the woman told him to stop before walking away.

"Officers have been making a number of enquiries and are now keen to trace the man in these images who may be able to help the investigation," the force said.

Police said the man is in his 60s and has short or balding hair

Police said the incident was reported to them on 4 October.

They said the man is white, in his 60s, about 5ft 8ins tall, with very short or balding hair.

"Officers would like him - or anyone who recognises him - to get in touch," they added.