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Racially motivated assault on King Richards Road

Officers in Leicester are appealing for witnesses following a racially motivated assault on King Richards Road.

The incident happened at around 6.45pm on Friday January 16, 2009 as the 45-year-old victim was travelling in a car along King Richards Road towards Hinckley Road.

He stopped the car briefly at the junction with Narborough Road to place some rubbish in a bin.

Whilst outside the vehicle, he became aware of a group of between 7 or 9 youths who were crossing the road towards Braunstone Gate.

The group approached the victim and made racist comments towards him before assaulting him. His friend, who was in the car, shouted for help and the men left.

He attended the Leicester Royal Infirmary hospital for treatment for facial injuries. His attackers have been described as white and aged between 16 and 20-years-old.

PC Hamir Godhania, who is investigating the assault said: "We are treating this assault as a racially motivated incident and would ask anyone with any information to please get in touch.

"If you were in the area last Friday and you witnessed this assault or perhaps saw a group of youths matching this description in the area I would urge you to contact us. We really need independent witnesses to come forward and tell us what they saw.

"If you have any information regarding this incident or the people responsible, we would urge you to get in touch."

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked PC 2206 Hamir Godhania on (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 2206. Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

* Some mobile phone providers may charge for this call.

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