Police launch investigation into racist letters in York
Two offensive letters that were sent to two families in the Clifton Moor area of York are being investigated.
North Yorkshire Police is investigating two offensive letters that were sent to two families in the Clifton Moor area of York.
The letters, which contain racist content, were reported to police yesterday (16th June).
North Yorkshire Police’s Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Andy Godfrey said: "Targeting hate at a person because of their race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender is a crime which can have a devastating impact upon individuals and whole neighbourhoods, and will not to be tolerated in North Yorkshire.
"We understand that these letters in York have caused concern and we want to assure those affected, and those in the wider community, that we are taking this matter very seriously and are determined to find who is responsible for sending them."
Councillor Darryl Smalley, Executive Member for Culture, Leisure & Communities at City of York Council, said: "This is unacceptable in York or anywhere else, and we’re horrified to see this. This is not in the spirit of York, which staunchly welcomes and appreciates the contributions to the city of all who have chosen to make York home.
"My heart goes out to those receiving such hateful mail and I am glad to see that they are being reported to North Yorkshire Police. Anyone receiving letters like these, or experiencing any other hate crime, should report it to the police who can also offer support."