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Birmingham to demonstrate against racist attack

· Socialist Outlook no. 46, July 10 1993 · 207 words

Racism and anti-fascism

Birmingham

Campaign Against Racism & Fascism A BIG response from the local community and labour movement is expected on saturday 10 July, when a demonstration will be held in support of Clive Forbes, the victim of a brutal racist attack on Wyley Birch estate, Birmingham.

The march will leave Falkeners Farm Road at noon and rally at Salford Park Stadium, Erdington. ily of Stephen Lawrence and duer vicunis or racist anacks Leafleting has been taking place across the area for several weeks and the response has been excellent.

Clive was the victim of an unprovoked racist attack, reported in our last issue, on 13 July after racist harassment from a gang. Two white men carried out the attack with iron bars and left Clive with a fractured skull and He is still seriously ill in hospital. Unfortunately, Birmingham's council has refused to rehouse his heavily-pregnant partner Yvonne.

Those accused of the racist assault appear in Sutton Coldfield court on Thursday 15 July. A picket will be mounted demanding they are found guilty of attempted murder, receiving maximum sentences, Justice Tor Clive and his family, nothing less.

Contact the Clive Forbes Support Committee, Oaklands Sports & Social Centre, Oaklands Rd, Handsworth, Birminonam. Telenhone 021 572 7702.

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