Leicester disorder: Hindu groups set to boycott review

(BBC) A review of recent unrest in Leicester is set to be boycotted by one part of the city’s religious community.

Large-scale disorder broke out in September following tensions involving mainly young men from Muslim and Hindu communities.

On Wednesday, the review was launched by hate crime expert Dr Chris Allen.

But a group representing Hindu and Jain temples said they would not take part as they felt previous comments by Dr Allen undermined his impartiality.

The disorder gained international attention with the Indian government calling for Hindus to be better protected, while the Pakistani government said Muslims needed greater safeguards.

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