They had been thrown out of a nearby pub

Police are seeking witnesses after males were seen to be hurling racist abuse and making Nazi salutes in Leeds city centre.

Shortly before 1am this morning, officers received a report of three men surrounding an Asian male in Brunswick Terrace.

Three men were arrested for alleged racist language and gestures towards an Asian man on Brunswick Terrace. | YEP / Google Maps

placeholder image — Three men were arrested for alleged racist language and gestures towards an Asian man on Brunswick Terrace. | YEP / Google Maps

The caller reported the men had been ejected from the Stick and Twist pub in Merrion Way, shortly before the incident and said they had been “doing a Nazi salute”.

Following enquiries, three men aged 25, 26 and 29 were arrested on suspicion of racially-aggravated public order and taken into custody.

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Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time who witnessed this incident to contact them on 101, or by using the LiveChat facility on the police website.

Anyone with footage that may assist this investigation is also urged to make contact.

The crime reference number is 13260592802.

Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.