Police say they are still hunting a gang who terrorised a groupof people with learning difficulties in July.
A group of delegates from Timebanking UK were camping on thefields at Tor Sport and Leisure Centre when they were subjected toabuse and racist taunts.
The incident - which shocked residents of the town - was so badthat one of the women attacked collapsed, and required medicalattention.
"The campers - some of whom were from minority ethnic groups -were subjected to an incredible torrent of abuse, including racistabuse, shining laser pens into their eyes, and claiming to have gunsand threatening to shoot them," said John Cousins, a committeemember of Avalon Fair Shares at the time of the attack.
"One of the campers was so traumatised during the incident thatshe collapsed at the scene and required medical assistance byparamedics."
A spokesman for the police said they are still investigating theincident and renewed their appeal for witnesses. He said: "Wehaven't arrested anyone with relation to this incident yet and wouldlike to renew our appeal for people who saw what happened to comeforward.
"It's not too late for anyone who knows who may have beenresponsible for this to come and talk to us - or to Crimestoppersanonymously to ensure that the people responsible for this incidentare bought to justice."
"Our investigations remain ongoing and we ask anyone withinformation to call us on 0845 456 7000, or Crimestoppers on 0800555111."
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