Birmingham Campaign Against Racism And Fascism FIGHTING FASCISM A SUCCESSFUL demonstration was held 10 July for Clive Forbes, the victim of a brutal and totally unprovoked racist attack in Birmingham.
The demo went from the scene of the attack, the Wyrley Birch estate where Clive was beaten by iron bars and thrown from a third-floor balcony. His injuries are appalling and he is still in intensive care. He suffered brain damage and needs operations to correct his smashed leg.
Tremendous support was given to the demonstration by the community as it went through Erdington.
Despite showers, spirits Manifesto of the Fourth International *Internationalism is not a simple moral imperative; it is an immediate tactical and strategic necessity. The Fourth International tokay is an irreplaceable instrument.' E1 postfree from Socialist Outlook, PO Box 1109. London N4 2UU were high and a good collection for Clive's family was taken.
The rally at Salford Park demanded both that Clive's atlackers be found guilty of attempted murder and the maximum sentence; justice for Clive and his family, nothing less.
Birmingham's council is still refusing to rehouse Clive's heavily pregnant partner Yvonne who is terrified to return to the estate.
They only had a maisonette and no houses are available. The council supposedly has a policy for victims of racist attacks.
Friends have moved furniture out and Yvonne is staying with tamily. Obviously, she wants a home for the baby. and Clive on his return.
His mobility will be greatly restricted and he will need easy access. A house is an essential requirement in this case.
SOCIALIST OUTLOOK No. 47, July-August 1993. Page 11