Two Arrested In Connection With Hate Crime
Police have arrested two teenage boys in connection with an anti-Semitic hate crime that took place on Saturday 5th September in Bury.
Police have arrested two teenage boys in connection with an anti-Semitic hate crime that took place on Saturday 5th September in Bury.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The two 17-year-old boys have been taken into custody and will be interviewed by detectives later on today.
The attack in question happened at around 11.30pm at Bowker Vale Metrolink stop where three offenders verbally and physically assaulted a small group who were waiting for a tram.
A 17-year-old boy suffered a serious head injury and remains in a serious but stable condition. Two 18-year-old men were also taken to hospital for minor injuries but have since been discharged. Police are treating the assault as an anti-Semitic hate crime and are still appealing for potential witnesses to come forward. Detective Inspector Liam Boden of GMP's North Manchester Division said: “I know this crime has caused upset and anxiety in the Jewish community, particularly as this has happened just prior to the start of the Jewish High Holy Days, and I want to offer reassurance that hate crime will not be tolerated and we will do everything we can to stop it.” Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. You can also report via the dedicated hate crime reporting website http://www.report-it.org.uk.