Police investigate hate crime in Slough with suspects reported to be children

The offenders are described as aged 11-15

Author: Carol MusgravePublished 25th Jun 2021

An appeal is out for witnesses following an incident of racially aggravated public order in Slough - with the offenders being children.

It happened on Saturday (19 June) and is being treated as a hate crime.

Officers say a woman was walking in Kedermeister Park that night at around 8:30pm with her child, when three youngsters started mocking her due to her ethnic background.

They say two were girls, described as aged 11 to 15, and a boy described as aged 11.

One girl was wearing a camouflage top and black leggings, the other a white, long-sleeved top, black leggings and black shoes.

The boy was dressed all in black.

Investigating officer Police Constable Oscar Blunt of the Incident & Crime Response Team at Slough police station said: "Hate crime comes in different forms but whatever form it comes in, Thames Valley Police will take it seriously.

"If you have any information on the offenders or you witnessed this incident, please contact us by calling 101 and quoting reference number 43210270105, or make a report online.

"Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

"We will not tolerate hate crime within our communities. Reporting any information to us means we can take positive steps and help to prevent it from happening to someone else.

"With your help, we can tackle those responsible and keep our communities safe. For more information on hate crime, visit the Thames Valley Police website."

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