According to the police statement, on Sunday there was an altercation between groups of young men in Leicestershire. At least 15 people have been arrested thus far in connection with this investigation.
Monday, India condemned the violence committed against the Indian community in Leicester, England, and demanded swift action against those responsible.
The Indian high commission issued a statement on Monday indicating that it had brought the matter to the attention of British authorities.
“We strongly condemn the violence committed against the Indian community in Leicester, as well as the destruction of Hindu religious symbols and property. We have raised this issue with the British authorities and demanded immediate action against those responsible for these attacks. We call on the authorities to protect the affected individuals “the assertion read.
India’s victory over Pakistan in a Twenty-Twenty Asia Cup match on August 28 sparked a wave of violence. According to the police statement, on Sunday there was an altercation between groups of young men in Leicestershire. At least 15 people have been arrested thus far in connection with this investigation.
Several videos and reports circulating on social media depict Pakistani organized gangs vandalising and terrorizing Hindus in Leicester City, United Kingdom. The incident occurred after a spate of violence and disorder in the city’s eastern region.
Several accounts of violence in Leicester
Following India’s victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 on August 28, a fight broke out in Melton Road, Belgrave, resulting in at least 27 arrests, according to the Leicester Mercury, a UK-based newspaper, and the ANI news agency.
As a result of the incident, the Leicestershire Police promised to continue calling for dialogue and tranquilly with the assistance of community leaders.
While calling for calm, the police instructed everyone to return home and requested that only verified, accurate information be shared.
In a video message posted to his Twitter account, Leicestershire Police Temporary Chief Constable Rob Nixon responded to Saturday night’s reported clash “We have received multiple reports of a disturbance on the streets of Leicester tonight, September 17. We have deployed officers, we are assuming control of the situation, more officers are en route, and dispersal and search powers have been authorized. Please refrain from involvement. We are requesting calm.”
