| Author (Corporate) | National Police Chiefs Council |
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| Publisher | National Police Chiefs’ Council |
| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | 22.07.16 |
| Publication Date | 22/07/2016 |
| Content Type | News |
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The National Police Chiefs' Council in the United Kingdom reported on the 22 July 2016 that Hate crime incidents reported to police had now reduced following an increase in the weeks immediately following the EU referendum on the 23 June 2016. The latest returns from 1-14 July 2016 showed 3001 hate crimes and incidents. This was a decrease of 191 offences (6%) on the previous fortnight but it was a 20% increase on the equivalent period in 2015. National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Hate Crime, Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hamilton said: 'Following increases in hate crime seen after the EU referendum, police forces have been taking a robust approach to these crimes and we are pleased to see the numbers of incidents have begun to fall'. However, the figures were 'still far too high'. In a possible 'hate crime' a Polish man was murdered in Harlow, London on the 27 August 2016. Six teenagers were subsequently arrested and questioned. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://news.npcc.police.uk/releases/hate-crime-incidents-reported-to-police-have-reduced-following-a-spike-after-the-eu-referendum |
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| Subject Categories | Values and Beliefs |
| Countries / Regions | United Kingdom |
