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Nurse Attacked in Alleged Racist Assault
20 Feb
Summary
- A nurse was allegedly assaulted, sustaining a broken nose.
- The attack occurred after racist slurs were hurled at the nurse.
- Police are investigating the incident as a potential hate crime.
A distressing incident occurred late Tuesday night when 22-year-old nurse Harmanpreet Singh was allegedly assaulted after confronting racist remarks. Mr. Singh was leaving a Planet Fitness near Geelong when three men, who had reportedly harassed him earlier, approached him. Video evidence shows one man spewing racial slurs and suggesting he return to his home country.
The confrontation escalated, with Mr. Singh reporting a headbutt that resulted in a broken nose. He was treated in the hospital and is now recovering, though he may require surgery. This alleged attack has left him traumatized and considering significant life changes, including potentially moving from the area.
This is not the first instance of racial abuse Mr. Singh has faced since arriving in Australia four years ago. Local officials have strongly condemned the incident, reiterating that racism has no place in Geelong, a city known for its diversity and multiculturalism. Victoria Police are actively investigating the alleged assault and are appealing for information.
