Four teenagers have been arrested in Carlisle following a disturbing racial abuse incident targeting a black schoolboy, sparking widespread condemnation and a police investigation into hate crime.
In Carlisle, a disturbing episode of racial abuse involving a black schoolboy has led to the arrest of four teenagers. The incident, which was extensively shared on social media, shows the schoolboy being subjected to taunts, shoves, and being forced to kiss another boy’s shoes. The videos, capturing the racist abuse, attracted more than six million views, provocating widespread condemnation.
Cumbria police are investigating the case as a hate crime, with Superintendent Sarah Jones emphasizing the gravity of the situation. The force has responded by increasing patrols in the city, and authorities have advised against sharing the video to protect the legal process and the identities of those involved.
The racial nature of the assault has drawn criticism from various quarters, including Anti Racist Cumbria and John Stevenson, the Conservative MP for Carlisle, both condemning the actions depicted. The police have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward, as they continue to address the ramifications of this act of racism.
