Article: Police events give hope to victims of hate crime in west ; Victims of hate crimes are invited to two special police events in Somerset to address the issue.

Victims of hate crimes are invited to two special police events in Somerset to address the issue.

The events at Dunster and Yeovil are the last in a series of Harassment or Prejudice Events (HOPE) across the county. Those who are worried about becoming a target are also welcome.

Police officers are joined by local authorities, housing organisations, the Crown Prosecution Service, Somerset Racial Equality Council and the Witness Service to host the meetings.

The aim is to encourage victims of hate crime who might be frightened to report the matter to the police to speak to agencies who can help.

Chief Superintendent Nikki Watson, who chairs the Strategic Partnership Against Hate Crime ...

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