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UK Authorities Renew Appeal Following Hate Crime on British Sikh

  • Posted on December 5, 2023
  • Lifestyle
  • By Arijit Dutta
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UK authorities have renewed their appeal for information regarding a hate crime incident targeting a British Sikh. The victim, Singh, suffered severe injuries, prompting the police to investigate it as a hate crime. Detective Constable Holly Baxter urged witnesses to come forward, emphasizing the impact of hate crimes on victims and communities.

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In the UK, law enforcement agencies have intensified efforts to gather information concerning a disturbing hate crime incident aimed at a British Sikh individual. The victim, identified as Singh, encountered a harrowing ordeal involving a group of teenage boys, wherein one of the assailants attempted to forcibly grab Singh's beard. Subsequently, the group encircled him, launching a physical assault by kicking and dragging him to the ground. This vicious attack resulted in Singh sustaining severe injuries, including three broken ribs along with hand swelling and cuts.

Initially categorized as a case of grievous bodily harm (GBH), the authorities have shifted their focus to treating this incident as a hate crime. Detective Constable Holly Baxter, speaking on behalf of the investigative team based at Slough Police Station, emphasized the significance of information from potential witnesses. Baxter urged anyone present in the area around 7 pm on November 21 to reach out to Thames Valley Police with any relevant details, encouraging the community to support the investigation.

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Furthermore, law enforcement officials are seeking assistance from individuals who might possess pertinent recordings, such as car dash-cam footage or doorbell videos from the day of the attack. The perpetrators, described as teenage boys aged between 13 to 16, reportedly fled in the direction of Marish School following the assault. Despite Singh's hospitalization and subsequent discharge after receiving treatment, the investigation continues.

In collaboration with the police, Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Singh's local place of worship, has urged individuals possessing any information to aid in the investigation of this hate crime. The collective effort aims to bring justice and prevent such distressing incidents that profoundly impact both individual victims and the communities they belong to.

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