North-West England

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southport visitor
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom 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
On extreme-right politics in the United Kingdom 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
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom 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
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom 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
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom 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
On housing in the United Kingdom 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
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom 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
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom 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
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom 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
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom 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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