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Hate Crimes in London Soar by 600% Since Bombings

HeadlineAug 03, 2005

In London, police are reporting that the number of religious hate crimes has soared by almost 600 percent since the July 7th bombings. Since that day, nearly 270 hate crimes have been reported in the city. During the same period last year, 40 were reported.

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