2022 Leicester unrest
2022 ethnic clashes in Leicester, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In August and September 2022, Leicester, England, saw a period of religious and ethnic tension between predominately British Hindus and British Muslims of South Asian origin. The unrest saw rioting, protest marches, sloganeering and ethnic violence between the two populations. It was also preceded by social media campaigning, misinformation and hate propaganda. Muslim apprehensions of what they alleged as "Hindutva fascism" entering their neighbourhoods was evidently the main driver behind the unrest,[1][2] Subsequent independent investigations found Hindu places of worship were desecerated,[3] and Hindu men specifically targeted by mobs. Muslim community leaders and analysts point to the Indian celebrations following the India–Pakistan 2022 Asia Cup match on 28 August as a catalyst, which saw a reaction from Pakistani fans.[4]
2022 Leicester unrest | |||
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Date | 28 August 2022 – 24 September 2022 | ||
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Caused by | Cricket match brawls Anti-Hindu sentiment[1][2] | ||
Methods | Fighting, vandalism | ||
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Casualties | |||
Injuries | 25 police officers | ||
Arrested | 47 |