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Man racially abused after car parking dispute

Google A Google image street view showing the Lidl car park in Stroud. It is nearly dusk but the sky is still a bright blue. There are eight cars parked near the entrance. Google
The suspect approached the victim in a Lidl car park and shouted racist abuse at him

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was pushed and racially abused over a parking dispute.

Gloucestershire Police said the incident took place in the Lidl car park on Dudbridge Road in Stroud at around 17:40 GMT on 25 February.

The victim said he was approached by the man following a previous argument over parking. The man then pushed the victim and shouted a racist remark at him.

A 33-year-old man from Stonehouse was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order and common assault in connection with the incident.

He was later released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Following the arrest, investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the supermarket car park at the time and witnessed what happened.

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