On Wednesday, the Singapore High Commission in London said on Facebook that it was “deeply disturbed” by the attack and recognised its “broader implications” given the large Singaporean community in Britain.
It also promised to ensure that the London Metropolitan Police “follow through with their investigation with the utmost priority”.
London police arrest 2 teenagers linked to Covid-19 racist assault on Singaporean student
SINGAPORE – The London Metropolitan Police said on Friday (March 6) that they have arrested two teenagers linked to the coronavirus-related racist attack on Singaporean Jonathan Mok in London on Feb 24.
The police said in a statement that they arrested a 16-year-old boy on Wednesday and a 15-year-old boy on Thursday, and continued to appeal for the public’s help in identifying two other suspects.
The 16-year-old boy has been released but remains under investigation, while the 15-year-old is out on bail 保释 until later this month, the London Metropolitan Police said.
On Wednesday, the Singapore High Commission in London said on Facebook that it was “deeply disturbed” by the attack and recognised its “broader implications” given the large Singaporean community in Britain.
It also promised to ensure that the London Metropolitan Police “follow through with their investigation with the utmost priority”.
London police arrest 2 teenagers linked to Covid-19 racist assault on Singaporean student
SINGAPORE – The London Metropolitan Police said on Friday (March 6) that they have arrested two teenagers linked to the coronavirus-related racist attack on Singaporean Jonathan Mok in London on Feb 24.
The police said in a statement that they arrested a 16-year-old boy on Wednesday and a 15-year-old boy on Thursday, and continued to appeal for the public’s help in identifying two other suspects.
The 16-year-old boy has been released but remains under investigation, while the 15-year-old is out on bail 保释 until later this month, the London Metropolitan Police said.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/london-police-arrest-2-teenagers-linked-to-covid-19-racist-assault-on-singaporean-student
Coronavirus: Teens arrested over ‘racially aggravated’ attack
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attacking a student who was told: “We don’t want your coronavirus in our country.”
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-51771355