Hatecrime

Thursday, April 16, 2026 threats asylums immigration hatecrime court sentencing alcohol protests bomb communityorder

Benji Griffiths, a 37-year-old man from Coleford, Gloucestershire, narrowly escaped prison despite making serious threats to bomb an asylum seeker hotel in Gloucester. Griffiths called the Ibis Hotel twice in September last … Read More

Thursday, March 26, 2026 gloucester lgbtq+ hatecrime police investigation cafebar homophobia community closure victims

An investigation is underway after three teenagers allegedly threw eggs at patrons inside Proud, an LGBTQ+ cafe-bar in Gloucester’s Kings Square, in a suspected homophobic hate crime. The incident occurred on the evening of … Read More

Friday, November 14, 2025 hatecrime inclusion community stroud politics unity diversity gloucestershire safety respect

All political leaders across Stroud District Council have come together in a united front to firmly denounce hate crimes and emphasize that their community remains welcoming and inclusive for everyone. Leaders from the Green … Read More

Sunday, October 12, 2025 gloucestershire police hatecrime victims community safety support reporting equality protection

Gloucestershire Police are calling on victims of hate crime to come forward and report their experiences. The force emphasizes that everyone, no matter their background, has the right to live without fear or intimidation. By … Read More

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 cheltenham racism abuse hatecrime elderly assault justice police suspects community

In a distressing incident in Cheltenham, two women were reported to have directed hateful racist abuse at an elderly woman. The attack has shocked the local community, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement. … Read More

Saturday, August 30, 2025 racism graffiti immigration vandalism forestofdean hatecrime community diversity localnews investigation

Racist and anti-immigration graffiti has been discovered on multiple road signs throughout the Forest of Dean. The offensive messages, containing racial slurs, have caused concern and outrage within the local community. …