by Ben Kentish

April 27, 2017

 

Hate crime reports in England and Wales soared in the months leading up to last year’s EU referendum, new figures have revealed.

More than 62,500 incidents were recorded in 2015-16 compared to 52,500 during the previous year – a rise of 19 per cent.

The statistics, published by police forces in England and Wales, cover crimes motivated by hostility or prejudice on the grounds of race, religion, sexual orientation, disability and transgender identity.

 

Full article:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/brexit-hate-crime-racism-rise-eu-referendum-england-wales-a7706231.html