More than 100 people protest after alleged racist attack

Protesters gathered after three people were allegedly subjected to racist insults and attacks.

More than 100 people took part in an anti-racism protest on the High Street in Erdington, Birmingham on Saturday.

It took place near the scene of an alleged parking dispute on May 17, during which a man, a woman and a teenager were “struck”, police said.

Five men, aged between 22 and 45, were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and racially motivated assault and have since been released on bail.

Speaking to BBC Midlands Today at the protest, Bishop Dr Desmond Jaddoo said it was “totally unacceptable”, adding that enough was enough.

He also called for a civil rights law so that black people could be protected.

“It’s not about playing the race card. Racial discrimination against members of our community is a reality and we must now ensure it ends,” he said.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson previously said four of the men were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and racially motivated attacks.

The fifth man, aged 45, was arrested on suspicion of racially motivated assault.

Officers confirmed they were reviewing CCTV footage to establish the nature of the disturbance and the people involved, and asked for witnesses to make contact.

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