An investigation has been launched after bacon was left outside at a mosque in the first week of Ramadan.
The meat was placed on a glass door at the mosque in Cheltenham Road, Bristol, during prayer on Friday. Avon and Somerset Police say the incident is being treated as a hate crime.
The force has now increased patrols in the area while inquiries continue.
Neighbourhoods' Chief Inspector Serena Serjeant said: 'This was a deliberate act which has caused significant concern to the community during a period of heightened religious observance, and we will not tolerate hate in our communities.
'We promptly attended the scene upon receiving the report and we are continuing to engage with mosque leaders throughout Ramadan following this appalling incident, and we will continue to offer our support and assurance.
'We are treating this as a religiously aggravated public order offence, and we would urge anybody with information on the incident or the identity of the individual concerned to contact us.'
The incident was reported to police at around 2.15pm on Friday.
Avon and Somerset Police would like to speak to this man because he may have information which could assist the investigation
Avon and Somerset Police have issued an image of a man they would like to speak to because he may hold information which could assist the investigation.
The man has been described as having a bald head, wearing hi-vis trousers and a dark jacket.
Anyone with information can call 101 quoting reference 5226049136.
