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Police say vandalism on Marcus Rashford mural that sparked BLM protest ‘not believed to be of racial nature’
The defacing of a mural in honor of UK footballer Marcus Rashford after a penalty miss was seemingly not motivated by racial hatred, police stated. The striker acquired an outpouring of assist, together with from anti-racism activists.
The big mural in Withington – a suburb of Manchester close to Rashford’s hometown – was marred with insults and daubs of blue paint on Tuesday, simply minutes after Rashford and two teammates missed essential penalties within the ultimate Euro 2020 match towards Italy.
Although the three gamers, who’re all black, have been inundated with racist assaults on-line after the heartbreak loss, on Thursday police in Manchester stated the mural incident is “not believed to be of a racial nature,” including that officers are “retaining an open thoughts as to the motive.”
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Thus far no arrests have been made in connection to the vandalism, with police persevering with to assessment CCTV footage from the realm. No less than 4 have been earlier introduced into custody over on-line abuse directed on the England gamers, nonetheless.
The defacing of the mural prompted a large anti-racism demonstration earlier this week, the place activists voiced assist for Rashford and hoisted indicators studying “Black lives matter” and “Cease racist assaults.” The vandalism itself was shortly coated, first by black sq. panels and later by a swarm of encouraging notes left by supporters. The set up has since been restored to its authentic state.
Monday: vandalised mural was coated in love hearts and heartfelt messages.
At the moment: the mural is repainted and repaired.
Love at all times wins ♥#MUFC @MarcusRashford pic.twitter.com/fzJPRNXQ42
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 13, 2021
Rashford, a 23-year-old striker for Manchester United, posted a prolonged assertion to Twitter following England’s defeat within the Euro ultimate, saying the incident in Withington had him “on the verge of tears.”
“I can take critique of my efficiency all day lengthy,” he added, “however I’ll by no means apologise for who I’m and the place I got here from.”
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