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southport visitor
Takeaway owner knifed in racist attack
The Jordanian owner of a takeaway restaurant in Southport was racially abused and stabbed by two men vandalising his restaurant.
1 September 2010 (external article)
bbc news Violence erupts at English Defence League Bradford rally
Missiles were thrown and minor clashes took place between supporters of the EDL, anti-fascists and the police at the demonstration on 28 August.
31 August 2010 (external article)
southport visitor Four convicted of racial assault
Four teenagers have been convicted of a brutal racist attack on Dr Romio Shwahna and his brother in Southport.
25 August 2010 (external article)
chorley citizen Couple assaulted after 'sustained verbal attack'
Two Venezuelan bus passengers in Chorley were spat at and one was punched and kicked during a sustained attack in which they were taunted with racial abuse. Police are seeking two women in connection with the assault.
18 August 2010 (external article)
this is lancashire Rise in racial attacks across East Lancashire
The Hate Crime Unit has reported a 17 per cent increase in racial attacks in East Lancashire in the last five months, with taxi drivers being especially vulnerable.
10 August 2010 (external article)
plymouth herald Gypsy couple victimised by community
A Traveller couple in Plymouth have been subjected to vandalism on their property and have been refused planning permission on their land. They have accused the council of racism.
10 August 2010 (external article)
manchester evening news Four arrested for racist attacks with unknown powder
Three black men were sprayed with an unknown chemical powder in a series of racist attacks around Manchester. Fears over the substances potentially hazardous nature also resulted in closures of a local hospital and police station.
3 August 2010 (external article)
manchester evening news Father and son sentenced for racist tirade
Thomas John Walsh and his son Andrew Thomas Walsh called Kamel Choudary a terrorist, asking if he was member of Al Qaeda and the Taliban. They were sentenced to a 12-month community order and a 12-month conditional discharge respectively.
15 July 2010 (external article)
manchester evening news Suspected arsonist jailed
Simon Buckley, who was suspected of an arson attack that killed Hameeda Chisty and her granddaughter Alana in Bolton has been jailed for 3 and a half years for threatening witnesses to the attack.
5 July 2010 (external article)
rochdale online Man's ear bitten in racial attack
A man walking along Manchester Road in Rochdale was followed by two men who kicked and punched him. The victim was then bitten on the ear by one of the offenders.
22 June 2010 (external article)
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