Thread by @krislc

New: I spoke to one of the four victims of the Southampton attack. “John” was shocked by the attack, and was disappointed that no officers came after it. @HantsPolice say it’s a “hate-related assault” and are investigating

voacantonese.com/a/kc-suspected…

It started with this man in white shirt showing up at the Hong Kong rally in Southampton on Sunday, where he tried to provoke people, saying “Hong Kong is China” and swearing, taking photos of the banners and calling his friends to come. Not much happened there after.

After the rally, “John” and three others went to eat on Burgess Road, near @unisouthampton. A man in red shirt took photos of them, and asked what the pro-democracy slogans on one’s shirt meant. Then, the man apparently called others to come.

https://twitter.com/whyyoutouzhele/status/1667948602474233856

“John” was not in the video cos he was getting to his car in the other side, and rushing back when he heard noise. He tried to block attackers from assaulting a female friend, who got hand injury. Male friend got neck injury.

They tried to leave, and the attackers followed them to a Sainsbury’s Local nearby. There was a security so they didn’t go in, and the assaulted called the police. However, 999 said they should call 101 since no danger to life, and no response from 101. They reported online.

John and others didn’t go to the hospital, as they couldn’t believe this happened and would rather feel safe at home. Police haven’t reached them yet as of 1pm Monday.

This is a @HantsPolice statement:

The attackers were allegedly @unisouthampton students. Here’s its statement.