Putting out their stall to help victims of hate crime
A STALL was organised in Hinckley to encourage people to report any hate crimes they may experience or witness.
It was held during Hate Crime Awareness Week, which seeks to raise awareness of the issue and make clear to everyone that there is “no place for hate”.
A hate crime occurs when
Sadly there’s been a rise in hate crimes recently and I would encourage anyone who believes they may have been a victim of one to report it
someone is targeted because of a difference or a perceived difference in them.
The stall was attended by several representatives, including councillor Michael Mullaney, executive member for community safety at Hinckley and Bosworth
Borough Council.
Isla Dixon, hate crime officer for Leicestershire Police was also there, along with an officer from Hinckley Police, along with council officer Lindsay Orton and Mathew Hulbert, from the “True Colours” Hinckley and Bosworth LGBT+ Events Partnership.
Councillor Mullaney said: “It was good to join representatives from the police, council and community group on the stall.
“Sadly there’s been a rise in hate crimes recently and I would encourage anyone who believes they may have been a victim of one to report it.”
Mr Hulbert said: “I was pleased to represent the ‘True Colours’ group
at the stall.
“Sadly the number of hate crimes against LGBT+ people has risen in recent years.
“So, National Hate Crime Awareness Week is an important opportunity to restate once again that there is no place for hate in our society.
“Communities must be safe for all.”