A unity protest will be held this week in Croydon, in support of the Kurdish-Iranian asylum seeker who was beaten in an ‘unprovoked attack’.
Local associations and residents will gather together in North End central Croydon, at noon on Saturday April 8, as a sign of solidarity.
The 17 year old Reker Ahmed, was chased by thirty people, in Shrublands Avenue, Shirley, on Friday March 31.
He is currently recovering in a south London hospital, his injuries include a bleed on the brain, a fractured skull and a broken eye socket.
The event, organised by Stand Up to Racism, aims to demonstrate that refugees and migrants are welcome in Croydon.
A statement on the Stand up to Racism Facebook page read: “Racist attacks won't go unopposed, we won't be divided.
"Join us to send the message loud and clear.”
A total of 16 people so far, have been charged in relation to the ‘alleged hate-crime’.
The protest starts at 12pm, on Saturday (March 8)
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