A very sorry state of affairs.

I received this in an e-mail this morning. The below message was sent to the Stoke - LoveMusicHateRacism facebook group (http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15912298933).


Hi guys

Most of you may not know me...but I am an active member of the
campaign and also part of the steering group.

Just to share a personal story with you all. I've just returned from a
trip to the hospital where my brother is currently been checked over
by doctors. He was at work and was jumped and attacked by two racist
thugs early ours of this morning. He has suffered a broken nose and a
black eye, as well as marks on his neck where the attackers tried to
strangle him with a belt.

Why im telling you this? You are all members of this awesome campaign,
but how many of you are actively spreading the word and uniting people
through music and challenging racism. Just to make you all aware of
the challenges we face Stoke-on-Trent but also nationally. We need to
do more to help battle such aggressive form of racism but also
challenge any form of racism.

Please get involved in the events that are currently taking place,
firstly the carnival taking place in Central Forest Park on 20th
September but also the planned activities taking place across the City
that day to challenge racism and fascism.

Make you voice heard, and make it count!

I don't think I need to say any more on this subject, other than that, please, please, please get involved and help to prevent such attacks continue from happening to innocent members of our society.