UK police treat assaults on two men leaving a Dussehra and Bathukamma event as racially aggravated
Police said two men leaving a Hindu Dussehra and Bathukamma celebration near Ossett Town Hall on 17 October were struck on the head, possibly with a bottle.
- West Yorkshire Police
Police said two men leaving a Hindu Dussehra and Bathukamma celebration near Ossett Town Hall on 17 October were struck on the head, possibly with a bottle. One was also punched to the ground and injured his face.
Police believe both assaults were racially aggravated and are seeking information about a group of youths on electric bikes. Community outlets describe the attack as anti-Hindu; police have so far classified it as racially aggravated.
Key data
Police log 13260592629. Information can be given on 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Why it matters
Coming in the same week as the Aurora temple case, it adds to diaspora concern about security at festival events in the UK.
GK: did you know?
Bathukamma, a floral festival honouring Gaurī, was declared Telangana's state festival in 2014.
