Far-right attacks escalate (in the UK) after BNP election defeats

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/may/27/far-right-attacks-rise



Far-right activists have attacked trade union meetings and anti-racist groups in the past month in what campaigners and politicians say is an escalating campaign of intimidation and violence.

In the latest incident, a 20-strong group hurled concrete pillars, glass and rocks at a meeting on multiculturalism organised by Labour councillors in Barking, east London.

The attacks follow disastrous election performances by the British National party, leading analysts to warn that some of its supporters may be turning their backs on electoral politics to focus on more violent street confrontations.

George Barratt, a Labour councillor for Barking's Mayesbrook ward, who was due to speak at the meeting on multiculturalism and racism, said: "It is extremely disturbing. We don't want these thugs here and we won't tolerate them attacking our meetings."

just as stupid across the pond as they are here. At least this way the hateful pricks have to come out of hiding where their crimes are witnessed.