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Man acquitted for part played in racist attack

By Liz Fekete

1 April 1995

A white man, John Rutter, charged with affray was acquitted by a unanimous decision from the jury, for his part in a vicious attack on Quddus Ali, a 17-year-old Bengali youth from East London.

Quddus Ali was attacked by a gang of white youths in September 1993. During the attack Ali was kicked and stamped upon until he lost consciousness. The attack left Ali brain damaged and requiring constant care.

Rutter allegedly confessed his involvement in the attack to a colleague at work, Carl Lynch. However, the jury was advised not to trust Mr. Lynch's testimony as he had previous convictions for violence and dishonesty.

Guardian 10, 11, 12, 13.1.95

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