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    markjoe wrote:
    Forseti wrote:
    I am sure that Bradford will continue to turn into an Asian city,the Census will surely confirm that when it is published.In 20 years I would predict a mainly Asian Councillors and culture with a few White Enclaves such as Holmewood and Ravenscliffe.
    So be it.
    The racism of 30 years ago (and to a lesser extent ,now) will be reversed.
    I don't think you've read the article. It was both White and Asian people that were abused. It doesn't state what race or nationality the abuser were.
    it does not state race of abusers and no cctv pics because they don't want you to know who it is because it would become racial and t&a don't want to upset their asian community.
    they mention the 2 asian girls to make it look like everyone affected but that is not the true picture of the abusers.
    already been stated taxi drivers involved.
    white taxi drivers? no chance!"
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Disgust at poppy sellers abused in street

Bethany Holmes with her mother Christine and some of the poppies the teenager was selling Bethany Holmes with her mother Christine and some of the poppies the teenager was selling

The Royal British Legion last night condemned the abuse and assaults suffered by poppy sellers in Bradford this year – the first it has ever recorded.

The incidents included: l A 13-year-old female Army Cadet suffering a young thug spitting in her face; l Two Asian girl cadets getting verbal abuse for selling poppies due to the colour of their skins; l Two other sellers being set upon in the city centre; l A gang threatening other selllers for their collecting tins.

Bradford Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal organiser Barbara Allsopp said she deplored the incidents.

She said: “The cadets are trying to help servicemen and women that have not just served in other conflicts but are serving today, and getting killed and maimed for life – these cadets are collecting for them and I think it is downright disgusting.

“They should hang their heads in shame, it is terrible.

“The cadets have never had this sort of problem before. I feel sorry for them, it’s not right.”

Superintendent Owen West, of Bradford South Police, warned such behaviour would not be tolerated by his officers. He said: “Those who work to distribute poppies should not expect to be confronted with violence, intimidation or abuse.

“It will not be tolerated in our city and anyone found to have targeted sellers in this way will be robustly dealt with by both the police and the courts.”

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