Gloucestershire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man allegedly racially abused a group of people at an event in Bank Gardens, Stroud.
The incident was reported on the afternoon of Saturday, September 5. Police say a man allegedly approached a group in the park and shouted racist remarks at them. It was also reported that he ripped down flags and threw placards during the incident.
The appeal is directed at anyone who was in Bank Gardens at the time and may have seen what happened. Witnesses could assist officers as they continue to investigate the reported abuse and the damage to materials at the event.
Description given by police
The man was described as white and wearing a grey hoody. He was also described as having a beard and short, balding hair.
A man in his 30s from Cam was arrested in connection with the incident. Police arrested him on suspicion of racially aggravated public order and being drunk and disorderly.
He was later released on police bail with conditions while enquiries continue. The source does not say that anyone has been charged, and the reported arrest should not be treated as a finding of guilt.
How witnesses can contact police
Anyone who witnessed the alleged incident, or who has information that may help the investigation, can contact Gloucestershire Police through its online reporting form.
Information should be submitted using the force’s existing-case report form and must quote occurrence number 53260076823. The online form is available at gloucestershire.police.uk.
The appeal was reported by Stroud Times on September 22, 2026. Police have not identified the event in the supplied appeal material, and no further details about the reported flags, placards or any injuries were provided.
Enquiries remain ongoing, with officers asking people who were present in the park that afternoon to come forward with information.
