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Alleged Racial Attack Investigated in Exeter
10 Sep
Summary
- Police investigating alleged assault of man in 20s
- Incident occurred near Exeter's St David's railway station
- Councillor calls for zero tolerance to hate crime
On August 26th, 2025, police in Exeter, England launched an investigation into an alleged racially aggravated assault that occurred near the city's St David's railway station. The incident reportedly involved a man in his 20s as the victim.
The case was brought to the attention of Devon County Council on September 5th, 2025, when Syed Jusef, a Liberal Democrat councillor for Barnstaple North, urged his colleagues to reaffirm the region's zero tolerance policy towards hate crimes. Jusef's comments highlighted the ongoing police probe into the alleged attack.
As of September 10th, 2025, the investigation into the reported assault remains active, and authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could aid their inquiries. The incident has raised concerns about the prevalence of racially motivated attacks in the area, prompting local leaders to reiterate their commitment to addressing such issues.
