Race Hate Crimes Up 29%

A report published in The Guardian last friday told us that the number of reported Race Hate Crimes in England and Wales had increased by 29%.

Of 5,788 cases handed over to the CPS, 81% went to court.

Today a report in The Sun tells us about Janet Thomas.

Janet has been arrested and bailed for racially aggravated harassment and a file sent to the Crown Prosecution Service for their consideration.

Her offence?

Placing a poster printed by The Sun in a window of her house which is viewable by the public.

The poster showed her support for British Troops.