Arrests after Nazi and racist slogans shouted on Green

Wells neighbourhood police officers will be patrolling Cathedral Green on Friday

Two men have been arrested after Nazi slogans and racist and homophobic comments were shouted on a cathedral green.

Police arrested the men, one in his 30s and one in his 40s, in Wells, Somerset, at about 17:15 BST on Thursday, on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.

Wells neighbourhood Sgt Simon Lancey said: "People who had been innocently enjoying the sunshine in a public place felt they had to leave the area due to this abhorrent anti-social behaviour."

The men remain in police custody and neighbourhood police officers will be patrolling Cathedral Green on Friday, police said.

Sgt Lancey added: "My patrol colleagues responded and took prompt action.

"We're in the area today and I hope people will talk to us if they have any concerns.

"I'd like to thank the people who called us to report this incident. It shows that Wells is a community where people look after one another."