Racism probe in bus stop attack


An attack on two Lithuanians at a bus stop in Maryport is being treated as racially motivated, police have said.

The man, 34, and woman, 59, were waiting in Curzon Street, Maryport, when they were assaulted by a group of up to seven youths.

A Cumbria Police spokesman said the victims suffered minor facial injuries before escaping on a bus. The incident is being investigated as a "hate crime". Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

The attack happened on Saturday night on the 23/6/2007 and the youths were aged between 16 and 17.

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