Racist attack on bus passenger
A man was assaulted in a racial attack on a bus in Weston-super-Mare.
Police said an Asian man, aged 20, was punched in the face on board a First bus.
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When he got off racist comments were shouted at him by his attackers, two teenage youths.
Officers said the incident happened on February 9, at around 4.10pm. But the attack has only just been reported by police as they want witnesses to get in touch.
Anyone that can help with the investigation is asked to contact Weston police on 0845 456 7000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
4 Comments
by Steven, North Bristol
Sunday, March 29 2009, 8:24AM
“An asian person gets racists comments and then assaulted.
Is this a racist attack?
The clue's are all there.
OF COURSE IT'S A RACIST ATTACK. Only a fool would suggest otherwise.”
by Mark, Bristol
Saturday, March 28 2009, 10:32PM
“Chaz, I said the same thing in my comment which was deleted.
It is likely to be a random attack and the attackers just used words / phrases which were appropriately abusive to the victim.”
by Chaz, Weston-super-Mare
Saturday, March 28 2009, 3:58PM
“I do not condone this attack in any way, for any reason, BUT, just because the attackers shouted a few racist comments doesn't mean the attack was racially motivated. It's important not to mis-report the fact.”
by George, St George
Saturday, March 28 2009, 9:58AM
“Racist attack in Weston.....no suprise there then....................!”