A Muslim family, the Rizvis, found a pig’s head on their doorstep in Loughton, Essex, on September 14, which they described as a “horrific hate crime” amid rising Islamophobia linked to recent far-right protests. Essex Police are treating the incident as a hate crime and are investigating to identify suspects while the family calls for better protection for minority communities.
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Police halt investigations into train station bike thefts
Bike theft is increasing, but British Transport Police (BTP) will not investigate thefts if bikes are left unattended for over two hours or if passengers cannot specify their train carriage. This policy, criticized by victims like Simon Feldman, aims to prioritize police resources for more solvable crimes, despite concerns it may effectively decriminalize bike theft. Want More Context? 🔎
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