The Edinburgh Reporter carries a story on a new initiative launched by Police Scotland and Edinburgh City Council, “Shared Vision – Your Decision”, which invites local people to vote for projects that can create a “city free from Islamophobia”. Police Scotland,...
The Telegraph and Argus reports on the trial of a teenager who has denied making a pipe bomb at his home in Bradford in order to attack Muslims in the area. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is standing trial on charges of preparing for a terrorist act and an alternative...
The Huddersfield Examiner reports on the conviction of a man who assaulted a Muslim taxi driver after being asked to pay his fare upfront. Muhammed Naeem picked up Adam Tomlinson, 38, and a friend and asked them to pay the £13.80 fare up front. The two men asked to be driven to a cash machine...
The Liverpool Echo reports on the appearance of racist, white supremacist stickers in the Merseyside village of Aintree. One of the stickers spotted on a lamppost in the village has a black and white design with a large ‘W’ and crown logo at its centre and features the words ‘WAKE UP...
The news website, Kent Online reports on the creation of a new anti-racism network in Maidstone following far-right protests in the town against a mosque redevelopment project. Around 10 members of Britain First turned up at the Maidstone Community and Islamic Centre on Saturday, 21 January,...
The Lancashire Telegraph reports on the sentencing of two men who racially abused the manager of a Blackburn hostel when he reprimanded them over their drunken behaviour and suggested they get some fresh air. James Rothwell, 27, and Daniel Leah, 25, pleaded guilty to racially aggravated...
The Herald Scotland and the Evening Times both report on the Muslim mother and daughter who will become the first hijab wearing police officers in Scotland once they complete their training. Shafqat and Aleena Rafi, of Clydebank, are set to become the first officers in Scotland –...
The Enfield Independent reports on an alleged racist incident in north London where a Turkish family were confronted by a “mob” chanting “Ku Klux Klan” outside their home on Sunday night before waking up on Monday morning, 23 January, to find the letters ‘KKK’...
The Daily Record reports on the court appearance of a man who let loose a volley of abuse while being escorted to a police station following an incident at his partner’s home. Pedro Neves, 38, appeared before Hamilton Sheriff Court charged with behaving in a racially aggravated manner with...
Glasgow’s Evening Times reports on the sentencing of a man who verbally abused a Muslim family during their visit to Scotland last September calling them “terrorists”. Christopher Tague, 33, had been at a Celtic vs Rangers football match on September 10, 2016 when he approached...
