Defend the Singh brothers | Socialist Action 1983

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DAVINDER and Bikar Singh set out to visit relatives their Handsworth home on 3 As they arrived in the Highgate area of Birmingham a gang of 20 racist thugs attacked.

Their car was kicked and stoned, they were spat on and Davinder was hit in the face with a broken botBut they bravely fought the racists off using a car steering lock.

The police then arrived, but arrested the two brothers and only one of The police then racially abused and punched the keeping . them DOLICIS overnight in the cells to solicitor.

In the sober light of morning the police then realised their error. The deal and forget the case.

But the brothers refusin midate not in robe intimidated. result they will appear at Birm ingham magistrates • court on 15 August with the use of an offensive weapon threatening behaviour.

further details donations and messages o! sunport contact the singi Brothers Defence Cam Hand worth Lan Centre, Soho Road Birmingham 19.

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