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Man charged after replica of mosque placed on loyalist bonfire in Tyrone
Hate crime
A man has been arrested after police launched an investigation following the placing of the replica mosque on the bonfire as "hate crime will not be tolerated"
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Neo‑Nazi ‘Commander Butcher’ jailed over US Santa poison plot for Jewish children
Crime
The neo-Nazi was described as the leader of the 'Maniac Murder Cult'
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Two people arrested over suspected arson attack on Synagogue
Anti-Semitism
The senior clergy at the synagogue said the Jewish community would 'not be deterred by these cowardly acts'
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Migrant health workers living in fear of racist abuse, warns Mayo-based medic
Hate crime
In many towns across Ireland, Dr Rehman says migrant doctors have formed private WhatsApp groups to help ensure their own safety
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Hero who disarmed Bondi Beach terror gunman named
Terror attacks
Ahmed al Ahmed has been identified by his cousin as a Sydney local and father of two
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Majority of race hate attacks in Ireland orchestrated by young people, minister says
Hate crime
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said senior Gardaí informed him members of the younger generation were largely responsible for these incidents
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Man bailed over charges of spraying manure on road before Ballymena Pride parade
PSNI
The court was told that the “prank” has backfired on the farm worker, after he was caught “red-handed” by police wearing a balaclava and carrying two empty 25-litre jugs, which had contained manure, in the early hours of Saturday morning
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Criminals in Ireland now face harsher sentences if crime is motivated by hate
Hate crime
The Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024 comes into force today
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Justice Minister to propose removing 'incitement' elements from hate crime bill
Hate crime
The bill aims to overhaul 1989 incitement to hatred legislation and introduce laws that would see "hate" become an aggravating factor in certain offences
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Police Scotland investigate potential 'hate crimes' during Glasgow derby at Ibrox
Rangers FC
From before kick-off, the infamous Billy Boys song could be heard ringing out from all four corners of Ibrox, a song which contains the anti-Irish lyrics: 'We're up to our knees in Fenian blood, surrender or you'll die'
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Gardai launch probe into false claims young child was sexually abused by migrants
An Garda Siochana
'So again we have investigations underway in relation to those and we are liaising with social media platforms' says Garda Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary
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Stark increase in number of people contacting helpline about hate crimes
Hate crime
The Crime Victim Helpline recorded 5,828 contacts in 2022, up 17.3 per cent on the previous year.
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Helen McEntee denies new hate speech legislation will have a 'chilling effect'
Hate crime
Justice Minister McEntee said that new hate speech legislation will not prevent people from expressing their views.
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Tottenham fan handed three-year ban for mocking Hillsborough disaster in Liverpool clash
Hillsborough tragedy
Tottenham supporter Kieron Darlow, 25, has been banned from attending football matches for three years after he admitted making gestures mocking the Hillsborough disaster during Spurs' 4-3 loss to Liverpool on April 30
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Vinicius effigy suspect caught by police after posting blow-up doll picture online
Vinicius Junior
A horrific effigy of Brazil international Vinicius Junior was hung from a bridge near Real Madrid's training ground in January ahead of a game against Atletico Madrid
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Vinicius Jr racism scandal shines spotlight on Spanish football's uncomfortable truth
Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Junior has been regularly racially abused during Real Madrid away matches across LaLiga this season - authorities must step up and change their approach
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Furious Carlo Ancelotti clashes with reporters after ignoring vile Vinicius Jr racism
Vinicius Junior
A furious Carlo Ancelotti clashed with Spanish journalists after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior was subjected to disgusting racist abuse in his side's defeat at Valencia
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Real life of Corrie's Amy Barlow actress - Waterloo Road boyfriend and plush home
Coronation Street
Coronation actress Elle Mulvaney has played the daughter of Steve McDonald and Tracy Barlow, Amy, for 13 years and is currently wowing viewers with a hard-hitting storyline
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Security worker critically ill after 'suffering a heart attack' following alleged confrontation with off-duty garda
An Garda Siochana
The off duty garda was arrested following the incident in the centre of Dublin – and has now been suspended
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Chelsea release statement on homophobic chant as FA promise disciplinary action
Chelsea FC
The Blues have welcomed the decision from the FA to write to clubs over supporters' use of the vile chant, calling it "intolerable in football or anywhere else"
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Ronaldo slams "disgusting" racists as he backs Vinicius in row with La Liga
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima
Real Valladolid president Ronaldo Nazario has offered his support to Vinicius Junior after the Real Madrid star suffered racist abuse during a recent La Liga match
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'David Baddiel is right - it's dangerous to ignore the misery of Jewish hate crime'
David Baddiel
TV columnist Sara Wallis, who is Jewish, welcomes comedian David Baddiel's new Channel 4 documentary Jews Don't Count, in which he invites celebrities to share their experiences of anti-Semitism
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'Rio Ferdinand's heroic fight to kick racism out of football is truly inspiring'
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand's Tipping Point docuseries on Amazon Prime shows the former footballer as a man worn down by shocking racist abuse, but ending racism is a goal worth battling for, writes Sara Wallis
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Leeds fan who racially abused West Ham's Michail Antonio given ban and suspended jail term
Michail Antonio
Gary Hawkins was found guilty of abusing the forward during Leeds' Premier League against West Ham in September of last year but had an eight-week jail sentence suspended
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