Disgraceful Attack On Elderly Veteran

[gordiescotland1]

What is this world coming to? I was appalled of the disrespect and wickedness of this crime I hope these people get caught and put in prison for a long time
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/NEWS/11592204.War_veteran_loses_medals_after_being_attacked_by_youths_on_way_to_Remembrance_Service_in_Keighley/

[sp1814]

Yobbish and cowardly. I don't care if they 'merely' snatched his beret off 'for a laugh' - you're not supposed to do that.

Simple.

No-one should feel any fear walking down the street.

This is unacceptable behaviour.

[Zeuhl]

^
what sp said...

and before anyone gets too carried away with the asian aspect to this story let's remember that there were hundreds of thousands of asian 'veterans' after WW1 and WW2

All of whom would have been equally appalled by this behaviour

[retrocop]

Perhaps we should let the Ghurkas deal with them if the perps are found. Bit of kukri around the goolies will teach them some respect!!

[mrs_overall]

Sharp steel is the answer - they don't like it up 'em

[DTCwordfan]

Exactly, zeuhl.

[Baldric]

I don't really think their Ethnic background is that important under the circumstances.
It's their behaviour towards a OAP, Veteran or not that is so far out of order!

[anotheoldgit]

Baldric

/// I don't really think their Ethnic background is that important under the circumstances.
It's their behaviour towards a OAP, Veteran or not that is so far out of order! ///

Due to recent past incidences I think their ethnic background is very important.

Also If the tables were reversed the words "racial attack" would soon have been banded about.

[chaptazbru2]

^ Agree.

Poor chap, hope he gets justice.

[jourdain2]

You could ask Anne Cryer (ex-Mp.P. Lab. and a good one) about the problems with Asian boy groups in Keighley. I used to coach athletics at Greenhill Park there. She tackled a lot of problems - and was sidelined.

[jourdain2]

I'll type properly eventually - 'Greenhead' Track and school, Keighley.