Assault
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It was about half 10 at night, but I hadn't been out drinking or anything.
So is the town centre to become a no-go area at night? I sincerely hope not.I don't like being out alone in the evenings.
I got beaten up by a group of chav girls once on the way home from the shop, got taken by behind and pinned down while the main girl smashed me in the face. Didnt prosecute though as I knew I didn't have much evidence it was her against a full group of her friends who could provide alibi's and there is no cctv on the road I was on.
On a brighter note, asians commit the least crimes statistically (or thats what it says in my sociology book in front of me)
Saying that when your of a minority (yes a minority) its bound to look like they commit less than white people.
Black people are well known for being racially discriminated against by the police as well. 1 in 5 black youths are stopped more than 5 times a year. I imagine its probably a lower figure for asian lads but i bet the statistics still show some discrimination of ethnicity!
On a brighter note, asians commit the least crimes statistically (or thats what it says in my sociology book in front of me)
Saying that when your of a minority (yes a minority) its bound to look like they commit less than white people.
Black people are well known for being racially discriminated against by the police as well. 1 in 5 black youths are stopped more than 5 times a year. I imagine its probably a lower figure for asian lads but i bet the statistics still show some discrimination of ethnicity!
I too am very sorry this happened to you Cyfr. What a terrible experience to have and completely unprovoked. I would never had even thought of that happening as I strolled all around Accy downtown.
Thanks for sharing as it puts more Accy members on alert to this. Both for themselves and then for their loved ones. I know Ianto does alot of walking around down there so be careful out there . . . No, not from Ianto
. . . for all who stroll the streets!
I'm curious, are there any/alot of self defense courses taught over there. Having a couple of Bruce Lee's kicking the crap out of these thugs might make em think twice!
Brian
Thanks for sharing as it puts more Accy members on alert to this. Both for themselves and then for their loved ones. I know Ianto does alot of walking around down there so be careful out there . . . No, not from Ianto
. . . for all who stroll the streets!I'm curious, are there any/alot of self defense courses taught over there. Having a couple of Bruce Lee's kicking the crap out of these thugs might make em think twice!
Brian
Sorry about that Cyfr hope you are feeling better. At least they got the one who punched you. Why do people do this when its unprovoked though. What kicks do they get. I dont understand why they do it maybe because i was brought up not to get into fights unless i was defending myself. Always got told let them throw the first but always make sure you throw the last and harder!!!
Thanks for the positive responses guys.
I just feel I need to post again because I didn't write just how helpful the police have been. On the night they were brilliant, they phoned the next day early in the morning, they phoned later on in the day and I got a phonecall today as well.
It's great to be updated like that it feels like you matter and the case is being dealt with.
Unfortunately hes on bail. Which isn't great news but i've no idea how the legal system works in that respect but I doubt its the fault of the actual police officers.
I just feel I need to post again because I didn't write just how helpful the police have been. On the night they were brilliant, they phoned the next day early in the morning, they phoned later on in the day and I got a phonecall today as well.
It's great to be updated like that it feels like you matter and the case is being dealt with.
Unfortunately hes on bail. Which isn't great news but i've no idea how the legal system works in that respect but I doubt its the fault of the actual police officers.
That's good to know that the police have been keeping you informed.
How much is a bust nose worth these days from the CICB? I reckon you should get your application in ASAP and on the form play up on the trauma side. Put in a claim for a least a grand - they'll probably give you five hundred quid, which should mean you'll be able to get at least two or three full rounds in at the following Accy Web meet. Let us know when you get the dosh so we can all plan for free drinks that night.
Cyfr, I'm really sorry to hear about this and hope that the idiots who did it get some sort of retribution. I would hope that whether they were Asian or white or any other colour for that matter - it's good that you managed to identify them to the police and they can keep their eye on them.
I know you said it was four Asian lads who did this but how can you be sure it was a racist attack? I'm not trying to say that it was any less of a crime - just want to know if you're absolutely sure it was because of race. There are many incidents of attacks where the victim and attacker are of the same race so why if the two are of different races should it automatically be assumed that that is the reason for the attack.
Just checking.
I know you said it was four Asian lads who did this but how can you be sure it was a racist attack? I'm not trying to say that it was any less of a crime - just want to know if you're absolutely sure it was because of race. There are many incidents of attacks where the victim and attacker are of the same race so why if the two are of different races should it automatically be assumed that that is the reason for the attack.
Just checking.
Racist abuse was used before the physical attack.
I assumed that when he says he was racially abused that they were doing a bit of name calling before they became physically violent.
oops, missed those last 2 posts. 
Whatever the reason Cyfr, twas an assault in any language, so good luck in bringing these idiots to justice. Forget the money/compensation, not what it is about, and sure you know that.
Sure your parents are behind you in this, as we are here, if it were my lad, would move heaven and earth to make sure they don't do it again ...
Sure your parents are behind you in this, as we are here, if it were my lad, would move heaven and earth to make sure they don't do it again ...
It's awful when you can't feel safe on the streets isn't it?
Cyfr pm'd me what had happened to him, before he posted about in a thread. I didn't think to question him, when he told me it was a racist attack. From his posts on here I know he wouldn't have labelled the crime as racist, unless it actually was.
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How come it's fine for a blackman to call anyone he chooses the famous N word and yet, when a whiteman uses the same, word in the same context, he'd better make sure there ain't a cop listening? I also am not a racist. I'm groupist, does that make me groopist or a groupie?
good point and correct to the best of my understanding,its something that really "BUGS" me.How come it's fine for a blackman to call anyone he chooses the famous N word and yet, when a whiteman uses the same, word in the same context, he'd better make sure there ain't a cop listening? I also am not a racist. I'm groupist, does that make me groopist or a groupie?