POLICE are eager to speak to witnesses in relation to a hate crime incident which took place on a bus traveling from Bristol to Nailsea.

On Saturday, July 8, an unknown man made transphobic remarks on the X7 bus travelling from Bristol city centre to Nailsea.

This also happened to be the same day as Bristol Pride.

They believe that the man pictured could help police in their enquiries. He is described as white, in his late 40s to early 50s, wearing glasses and a red and white football shirt.

If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223163701, or complete an online appeals form.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.