Can You Help Leicestershire Constabulary, CCTV images released, Rainbow Dove Gay Bar, Leicester, Staff set on Fire

Russell Banks Photographed at Leicester Pride this summer, 

He and Robert are still in Nottingham Hospital

Leicestershire Constabulary Detectives investigating a serious assault at a Leicester pub have released CCTV images of a man they wish to identify and trace in connection with the incident.

One man suffered horrific burns to his face after he was set on fire in a pub garden.

Detective Inspector Simon Preston said: "One of the men has suffered significant injuries to his face and body, although the facial injuries are the worst.

"They are not life-threatening, but they will be life-changing because he will require a number of operations and possibly skin grafts because of the injuries to his face. This was a horrific incident which has resulted in one person receiving significant burn injuries and the other with injuries to his hands.

Detective Inspector Simon Preston is overseeing the investigation, he said:  “We have been actively investigating the incident and studying CCTV footage from the area in a bid to identify the person responsible.
“We would urge the public to take a good look at the images and contact us if they recognise the man"

“We would like to reiterate that incidents of this nature are extremely rare and we would like to reassure people that we will leave no stone unturned in finding the person responsible.

“If you were in the Charles Street area during the early hours of yesterday morning (Tuesday October 25) and you witnessed the incident or the events leading up to it we would urge you to contact the police, if you haven’t done so already.

“It’s vitally important that we speak to everyone who was in the area as the smallest of detail could help us identify the man responsible.  Any calls received will be treated in confidence.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DS 1152 John Farndon on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, quoting incident number 07:251011 or Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
* Please note, some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.

James Cockerill Owner of three popular Leicester venues said:

A BIG Thankyou to everyone for all your messages and support. I knew we had a strong Gay Community in Leicester but Ive been so touched by the flood of well wishes and support for not only Robert and Russell but also our team of staff that make it happen everyday at Dover Castle, Helsinki and Rainbow & Dove.

He is visiting Robert and Russell at Nottingham Hospital Daily, he take along with him cards and gifts from customers and friends, if you wish to send a cards please leave it at the Rainbow Dove Bar and James will see they are delivered.

Rainbow & Dove, Leicester-shire Rainbow Voices, candlelight vigil to show support for Russell & Robert and against hate crimes in generall

Vicious attack on the rainbow and Dove on Monday night and of the horrific burns inflicted on Russell & Robert

Rainbow and Dove and Leicester-shire Rainbow Voices for a candlelight vigil to show support for Russell & Robert and against hate crimes in general

The event will take place outside the bar in Charles Street Leicester, you are asked to bring a candle which will be lit during the vigil and to wear a purple item of clothing or ribbon (which is the colour of the stop hate crime campaign)

The event will last for 30 minutes maximum and will be a dignified way in which we can show our support.

Please spare a few minutes of your weekend to come and join us.

Time	28 October · 21:00 - 21:30
Location	Rainbow&Dove Charles Street Leicester, United Kingdom