MELBOURNE: Offensive language at Kensington
Melbourne North police are investigating a prejudice-motivated incident that occurred in Kensington.
It is understood an unknown male, who was jogging in J.J. Holland Park on Childers St, yelled an offensive slur at a 34-year-old man about 4.20pm on Friday, January 2.
The victim, who was walking his dogs at the time of the incident, managed to take a photo of the male before he fled the scene on foot.
The man is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance and is thought to be aged in his 50s, with a shaved head.
He was seen wearing dark coloured running shorts.
It is believed that he regularly attends the reserve.
Investigators have released CCTV of a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries.
“There is absolutely no place for hate-based behaviour in our society and police will not tolerate such activity,” a Victoria Police representative said.