Londoners show their solidarity with victims of hate crimes
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Started & finished my commute with wonderful Londoners saying #noplaceforhate... pic.twitter.com/ULmHxnfjaV
— Andy Walton (@waltonandy) July 4, 2016
Ilford @salvationarmyuk out with @RedbridgeCit at #Ilford station to say we #LoveLondon and it is #NoPlaceForHate pic.twitter.com/Qh2CsS3gOo
— John Clifton (@johnclifton_) July 4, 2016
Labour MP for Bermondsey & Old Southwark, Neil Coyle, also made an appearance to show his support for the campaign.Handing out #NoPlaceForHate sticks for @SLondonCitizens. Hate crime up 51%. Get one at 38 tube stops this morning! pic.twitter.com/Pk7NuFJQpX
— David Elms (@LilDavidElms) July 4, 2016
Wonderful to have @coyleneil with us at London Bridge to say there's #NoPlaceForHate here in London pic.twitter.com/FZGzb6h79C
— Citizens UK (@CitizensUK) July 4, 2016
Along with the crowds, stickers were distributed as well as love hearts and cards with details on how to report hate crime.Really positive response to @CitizensUK #NoPlaceForHate volunteers at London Bridge #Se1 this morn #LoveLondon pic.twitter.com/BlWl14OObx
— Neil Coyle (@coyleneil) July 4, 2016
Reports of hate crime have risen 57% in the last week, according to the National Police Chiefs’ Council, with many citing the recent EU referendum result as one of the causes.Good work Londoners- volunteers handing these out at Woodford station#lovelondon #NoPlaceForHate pic.twitter.com/CjwlspUC8K
— Paul Darigan (@PDarigan) July 4, 2016