Asian woman hurt in racist attack (From Gazette)
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Asian woman hurt in racist attack
2:54pm Sunday 3rd February 2013 in News
AN Asian woman was hit on the head and racially abused in an attack in Colchester.
The 30-year-old victim was in Military Road when she was struck on the back of the head.
Her attacker shouted racist abuse at her after she fell to the floor.
The woman’s attacker is described as white and about 25 years old. He wore a woolly hat, brown jacket and beige trousers.
The incident happened at about 4pm on January 278. Details have just been released.
Anyone with information should contact PC Karen Mortimer at Colchester police.
Comments(12)
HARRY438
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9:55am Mon 4 Feb 13
Concussion!
Surb
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10:09am Mon 4 Feb 13
FormerColchesterGirl
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2:27pm Mon 4 Feb 13
However, I couldn't help but laugh out loud at the top comment upon reading this article.
icecoolmark
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10:06am Tue 5 Feb 13
co2
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11:19am Tue 5 Feb 13
my2pworth
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9:49pm Tue 5 Feb 13
Your right in some ways, but the last time I checked "Asian" or asia covers a wide area. As does Europe or European. Nothing to suggest this woman is Muslim, and if she was, I dont believe she was burning poppies at the time. Just walking down the street in broad daylight seems to be her only crime.
wellnow
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9:03am Wed 6 Feb 13
icecoolmark
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10:06am Wed 6 Feb 13
my2pworth wrote:My point is, the perpetrator may be tarring all Asians with the same brush, it does say that he shouted racial abuse at her. I doubt he asked to see her ID card before hitting her.
Icecoolmark
Your right in some ways, but the last time I checked "Asian" or asia covers a wide area. As does Europe or European. Nothing to suggest this woman is Muslim, and if she was, I dont believe she was burning poppies at the time. Just walking down the street in broad daylight seems to be her only crime.
icecoolmark
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10:08am Wed 6 Feb 13
icecoolmark wrote:Also, 4pm on that day wouldn't be "broad daylight"....
my2pworth wrote:My point is, the perpetrator may be tarring all Asians with the same brush, it does say that he shouted racial abuse at her. I doubt he asked to see her ID card before hitting her.
Icecoolmark
Your right in some ways, but the last time I checked "Asian" or asia covers a wide area. As does Europe or European. Nothing to suggest this woman is Muslim, and if she was, I dont believe she was burning poppies at the time. Just walking down the street in broad daylight seems to be her only crime.
my2pworth
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1:25pm Wed 6 Feb 13
I get your point totally, most hate crimes are down to ignorance. whoever he is, but whatever he believes our town could do without it.
It could be anybody would have done to vent his anger,and it just so happened this poor lady was in the way.
One cowardly act though, attacking defenseless woman from behind. Maybe that's his way of showing his patriotism.
I am currently working overseas, and have been led to believe the nights are drawing out.
icecoolmark
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3:24pm Wed 6 Feb 13
wellnow says...
3:49pm Sun 3 Feb 13