7 February 2012

Police in Diss are appealing for information following a racist incident in the Market Place.

It happened on Thursday 2 February at about 4pm as the young male victim stood outside the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society with friends.

The victim was approached by two men and one was verbally abusive towards him. The men continued walking along Mere Street where one of the men was again verbally abusive towards a group of females.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on bail until February 22 while police continue with their enquiries.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information concerning it.

Contact Sgt Keith Oldmeadow at Diss Police Station on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.