A Salford man has shared an image showing 'No blacks' daubed on his door.
Lawyer Jackson Yamba shared the image on Twitter and said despite calls to police nothing had been done.
He said, "My front door in Salford was painted over a week ago with this abhorrent racist graffiti - after reporting it to @gmpolice they still haven't been here to investigate. How do I assure my traumatised 10 year old that he is safe in his home?."
My front door in Salford was painted over a week ago with this abhorrent racist graffiti - after reporting it to @gmpolice they still haven't been here to investigate. How do I assure my traumatised 10 year old that he is safe in his home? pic.twitter.com/WjGEz9rT7e
— Jackson Yamba (@JacksonYamba) February 16, 2019
The outcry from other social media users prompted police to apologise.
Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Ian Hopkins said, "Jackson, I have only just seen this and can only apologise.
"I have asked the duty Assistant Chief Constable to ensure we visit you and investigate immediately. I have asked for a personal update as to Why we haven't done so to date."
He added, "That is frankly just not good enough. There may have been other issues at the time, but we should have followed up quickly. It's an appalling crime you and your family have suffered."
Paul Jenkins, North West Regional Organiser of Unite Against Fascism(UAF), said, 'Worryingly, we are seeing a number of racist attacks, such as the disgraceful graffiti on this family's Salford home. These attacks are part of a toxic atmosphere in which all forms of racism are being whipped up. They are completely abhorrent and unacceptable."
Sorry you and your family had to go through this my brother, hope those scum bags are found.
— Abdullah Afzal (@Abdullah_Azfal) February 17, 2019
So sorry to see this abuse - I hope the perpetrators are found and face justice. So unfair you have to all go through this
— Miqdaad Versi (@miqdaad) February 17, 2019
Hi Jackson I’m appalled at this,I’d like to show you how the TRUE community of the @SalfordDevils come together and celebrate rugby league with absolutely no bias to race, colour or creed,DM I’d like to invite you as special guests at a home game if you and the family can make it
— Ian Blease (@Ianblease1) February 17, 2019
Dear Jackson, I just wanted to let you know I’ve chased this with GMP & shared your Tweet. I’ve also raised this with the Council’s Chief Executive. This is totally unacceptable behaviour in the City of Salford, could you e-mail me at: citymayor@salford.gov.uk so we can support
— SalfordMayor (@salford_mayor) February 17, 2019
I’m sorry this has happened i live in Salford and haven’t seen anything like this before. I hope you and your family are ok. A lot of the Salford lads would be angered by this. Racists are not welcome round here. All the best mate keep your head held high my friend.
— solksjaer man utd (@solksjaermanutd) February 17, 2019
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