North-East England

North-East England

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hemsworth & south elmsall express
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom Shopkeeper subject to tirade of foul racial abuse
A shopkeeper in Hemsworth was the victim of severe racial abuse in which he was referred to as an 'Asian animal' and his mother was threatened with rape.
2 September 2010 (external article)

northern echo
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom Racist knife threat to workers at takeaway
A drunken man racially harassed and threatened with a knife workers at a takeaway in County Durham.
25 August 2010 (external article)

bradford telegraph and argus
On extreme-right politics in the United Kingdom Police statement on Bradford demonstration released
West Yorkshire police have confirmed events are being held in Bradford on the 28 August by the English Defence League, Unite Against Fascism and local community groups. They warned protestors of reacting to any violence.
25 August 2010 (external article)

bbc news
On extreme-right politics in the United Kingdom Police call for ban on EDL Bradford march
West Yorkshire Police have applied for a ban on the English Defence League march planned for Bradford on 28 August.The Chief Constable , however, notes their legal right to hold a 'static demonstration'
18 August 2010 (external article)

telegraph and angus
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom Kebab takeaway firebombed in Bradford
Two men have been hospitalised in the firebombing of an Iranian run takeaway restaurant in Bradford.
18 August 2010 (external article)

huddersfield examiner
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom Muslim man attacked in Huddersfield
A Muslim man was racially abused and assaulted by a group of white teenagers while on his way to a mosque.
18 August 2010 (external article)

guardian
On extreme-right politics in the United Kingdom Calls for ban on English Defence League march
A delegation of local politicians and religious leaders are calling on the Home Secretary to ban a march through Bradford planned by the EDL for later this month. They will present her with a petition signed by over 10,000 local residents.
11 August 2010 (external article)

guardian
On extreme-right politics in the United Kingdom Bradford prepares for EDL demo
Locals in Bradford have expressed concerns that an English Defence League demonstration, due to be held in the city later this month and which activists from the organisation are calling 'the big one', will provoke widespread unrest.
9 August 2010 (external article)

york press
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom Woman racially harassed by five men in York
A young woman was racially abused and had drinks poured over her by five men while walking down the street in York city centre.
4 August 2010 (external article)

bbc news
On asylum seekers and refugees in the United Kingdom Three on trial for murder of asylum seeker
Three teenagers have come on trial for the murder of Senegalese asylum seeker Alioune Cisse in Newcastle in February.
3 August 2010 (external article)

Related links

North East Campaign For Asylum Rights

Newcastle Law Centre

Tyne and Wear Anti-Fascist Association*

Tyne and Wear Racial Equality Council

Racial Harassment Support Group West

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