Attack in Gough Road, North Evington, Leicester, had race motive
A woman was injured after she was verbally abused and pushed to the ground in an apparently racist attack.
The woman suffered minor injuries in the incident, in Gough Road, North Evington, Leicester, at 11.45am on Thursday, September 13.
Police released details and appealed for witnesses yesterday.
Pcso Ben Broad said two white men approached the woman from behind, insulted her and pushed her over.
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He said: "The assault is being treated as a racially motivated incident.
"This was a shocking incident for the victim.
"The assault took place in daylight and there may have been other people around at the time."
Comments
by Rajjan
Friday, September 21 2012, 4:47PM
“If attackers before attack mention to the victim about their colour, religion, or even calling them Indian, ****, black, white or any other way then yes it is racially motivated. At the end of the day what ever reason was for the attack, only attackers can explain that. Wait until Police get them.”
by Rajjan
Friday, September 21 2012, 4:44PM
“If attackers before attack mention to the victim about their colour, religion, or even calling them ****, Indian , black or any other way then yes it is racially motivated. At the end of day what ever reason was for the attack, only attackers can explain that . Wait until Police get them.”
by DBLeicester
Friday, September 21 2012, 2:08PM
“''The assault is being treated as a racially motivated incident'' - Although a terrible ordeal for anyone to suffer, I have to kind of agree with Eddie51 on this. Would it have been labelled the same if the boot was on the other foot so to speak? I find Police descriptions interesting too. Most times when describing individuals who may have committed a crime, it seems as though using the word 'black' to describe skin colour is almost taboo, but 'white' is perfectly fine. Just describe the people who are involved and get on with it! Why is this seen as a problem one wanders?”
by Eddie51
Friday, September 21 2012, 10:37AM
“If this had been two black or Asian men insulting and pushing a white woman would this also have been classed as a racially motivated attack.
I'm pleased the woman was not badly hurt and wish her a speedy recovery as whatever the way round the colour was it is a dispicable thing to do by anyone.”