World News – CA – « Common » attack on Sikh students condemned by community leaders

The’ heinous’ attack on a Sikh student was condemned by MPs and the police and the West Mercia detective.

A video showing a boy being attacked in Telford has been circulated on social media and is now the subject of a hate crime investigation.

The school said the incident happened when the students were on Friday the 13th. November, went home and took « quick, immediate and appropriate action ». .

A number of MPs have spoken out since then. One said this brought « painful memories » of how she was treated as a child.

Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, Labor MP from Slough, said: « It is sad to see such disgusting behavior towards a boy.

« @charlton_school expects you to take action immediately and that others in Telford will help you take quick action. « 

Claudia Webbe, Labor MP from Leicester East added: « The racial bullying of a young Sikh child is unacceptable.

« It brings back painful memories of how I was treated as a kid; physically beaten by & from school.

« Combating this hate crime will require a multi-agency response. This is not just a problem for schools, but for civil society as a whole. « 

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Sihk Council UK also issued a statement on Twitter: « We were made aware of an incident in which a young Sikh boy was attacked by two boys from his school.

« While we wait for more information, we want you to know that we are here to help and support anyone who is being bullied. Please speak out. « 

It was tweeted: “We trust the West Mercia Police and the school involved are treating this matter with the necessary sensitivity. â ????

Meanwhile, West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has stated that combating hate crimes is a priority for the force.

I am aware of the video relating to an incident in Telford, « he said. « The incident shows terrible behavior that is never acceptable.

« As PCC continues to make the fight against hate crime a priority, we all have the right to be who we are without fear of other people’s behavior.

« I am reassured that the vast majority of the communities in West Mercia think this incident is terrible and do not represent their values. « 

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