SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

Racist massacre

Socialist Action No. 109, 26 July 1985 · pp. 9-11 of the scan · 466 words

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page 9 of the scan

POLICE REACTION to the arson attack which killed Mrs Shamira Kassam and her three sons aged five, six and four, in Seven Kings Ilford has caused massive anger in the black community.

dent Bill Peters, who is in charge of the investigation, claimed the 'hallmarks' of a racist attack. He added that there was nothing left behind to indicate a racist motive. This was despite the fact that the wall opposite the house was daubed with the letters BNP (British National Party) and a large Swastika.

The fire was started in the early hours of catar. day morning, by someone who broke into the house.

There have been two BICYIOUS Three weeks ago trol was poured through the letter box and set on fire. February 1982 when the house was occupied by another Asian Two days after the attack detective superintenfire did not have the family, petrol was poured through the letter box and set ablaze.

The readiness with which the police ruled out racist motive has infuriated community Four years four members of the Khan family were murdered petrol was poured through the letter box of their home and set alight. No arrests have been made. The Ivewnam Moder 1200 Project recorded Case racist attacks in the past four years.

Crime The police nave responded by arresting Asian youths who organise munities. defend their wulll Community leaders believe that the police are through motions of an investigation. The failure of the police to respond, has created cimate or tear in ine com munity making people

page 10 of the scan

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page 11 of the scan

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