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Lancashire racist abuse train passengers hunted
2:43pm Tuesday 8th December 2009
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- By Sam Chadderton » Crime reporter
TWO drunken men who hurled a torrent of racist abuse at a family are being sought by police in Lancashire.
The men directed a prolonged tirade at an Asian family, making references to the Afghanistan war and other derogatory remarks.
They boarded the Blackpool South to Colne service at Preston, before one left the train at Church and Oswaldtwistle station and the other got off at Accrington.
The incident happened around 10.30pm on Friday, August 7.
PC Adam Birkbeck, who is investigating the incident for BTP, said: “We have CCTV footage of two men we would like to speak to about the incident.”
He said: “One of the offenders was white, in his 50s, and was about six feet tall.
He was of medium build, with dark brown hair, and was wearing a brown jacket, grey trousers and black shoes.
“The second man was also white and about six feet tall, but was in his 40s, stocky and had blond hair. He was also smartly dressed.”
Contact the BTP on 0800 40 50 40.
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akon, padiham says...
4:26pm Tue 8 Dec 09
Then it's of no interest to Liebou'rs thought police.
Davidoff, n/a says...
5:32pm Tue 8 Dec 09
Then we see these reports (is it a theme of the LET lately as this is the second one now in recent weeks; first was on a bus to Darwen). Is someone trying to make a point for the sake of it? Or trying to make one at any rate. This sort of thing happens to EVERYONE at some point travelling on public transport, in the street. Except they don't get a report in the newspaper. But I am ever so shocked that those involved waste the time of everyone by getting it printed in the paper. Like I said, is there something behind all this reporting?
ganja man, nelson says...
5:41pm Tue 8 Dec 09
"a con", the police clearly need to speak to people like you, as it is extreme right wing views which fuel racist abuse and racist attacks on minorities. Do you condemn the racist cowards?
The police investigate and prosecute (This is a FACT) hate and racist attacks regardless of the ethnic origin and faith of the victims.
For you "a con" that includes attacks on white people like me.
Racist attacks are on increase and these scum need to be hauled p before the courts
ganja man, nelson says...
5:55pm Tue 8 Dec 09
Would you accept and take it on the chin if those abusing your family on a train were 2 black men?
Would you want the crime investigated and the culprits to be caught and punished?
The extreme right no doubt take a very sad pleasure from such incidents. Are you able to condemn such individuals and their views?
Michael@ClitheroeSince58, Clitheroe says...
6:02pm Tue 8 Dec 09
ganja man, nelson says...
6:15pm Tue 8 Dec 09
Are these two friends of yours, "a con"?
Do not be a coward and appear under your MANY other names on here. Be a man for once and stand up and be counted!
Akki, Accy says...
6:15pm Tue 8 Dec 09
The family did not report this to the LET
and this sort of thing does not happen to everyone.
akon, padiham says...
11:52am Wed 9 Dec 09
Why would they be friends of mine ?
How many muslims were arrested in luton during the home-coming of our brave service men? Answer that ,vermin !!I suppose that's ok with your uaf scum.
How many muslims have been killed in the 2 illegal wars by your uaf supporting Labour party ? A million?
So who are the racist's ?
ganja man, nelson says...
2:50pm Wed 9 Dec 09
AS for any crimes being committed we leave the investigation and charging to our good police. THEY decide and NOT boneheads like you.
That is the method we all support in UNITE AGAINST FASCISM (UAF)
The war's are not illegal, we must get behind and support the government.
UAF are true patriots taking head on the forces of fascism which spawn hatred, intolerance and war.
Fight alongside the UAF and Anti Nazi League.
The racists are your members in the BNP. Well known fact!!!
akon, padiham says...
7:49am Thu 10 Dec 09
The drugs you're taking must be strong.
Hopefully too strong if you get my drift,lowlife uaf nazi scum !!
streetview, accrington says...
12:49pm Fri 11 Dec 09
Stop digressing and condemn this disgusting crime. Bet you wouldn't stand for it if somebody did this to you in front of your children. Hope they catch these man asap.
British Transport Police would like to speak to this man
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Lifeinthemix, Accrington says...
3:38pm Tue 8 Dec 09
I hope the police catch these very dangereous criminals so I can feel safe.....
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An old saying :
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Sticks and stones may break my bones ...but manes , they can never hurt me...
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Obviously the family concerned have not heard it....now the police are wasting my money hunting down ****-heads....
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Heres a tip...they are sober now....