UK going into 'really dark phase', Zutons star hit on head in racist attack says
A former member of indie band The Zutons has spoken after being seriously injured in a racist assault, telling Sky News he could have been killed and that he wants his attackers to face justice. Boyan Chowdhury was treated in hospital following the incident, described by police as an "abhorrent" hate-related assault, which happened in the Wavertree area of Liverpool on Saturday afternoon.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the persistence of hate crimes in the UK and raises urgent questions about community safety, social cohesion, and the effectiveness of law enforcement in protecting vulnerable groups from violent racism.
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