Number of 'race hate' crimes reported on UK railways up 76% after Brexit vote

Suspected race hate crimes on Britain's railways jumped sharply following the EU referendum, new figures show.

Number of 'race hate' crimes reported on UK railways up 76% after Brexit vote

Suspected race hate crimes on Britain's railways jumped sharply following the EU referendum, new figures show.

In the fortnight after the poll, British Transport Police recorded 119 incidents including allegations of racist abuse and attacks at stations - equivalent to eight every day.

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