‘Bully in every way’: domestic abuse survivors say ex-partners behind far-right UK street patrols

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Seven women describe alleged domestic abuse by former partners who now participate in far-right street patrols targeting properties said to house asylum seekers. The accounts say the patrols claim to protect women while profiling and intimidating men of colour, linking domestic violence concerns with anti-immigration activism.

Seven women share their stories to make people aware of patterns of violence behind anti-immigration street patrol movement During their relationship, Lisa’s ex-partner was controlling. He kept her at home where he was emotionally and physically abusive towards her, including once attacking her with a machete. These days, he runs protests outside houses of multiple occupancy that he claims are housing asylum seekers. He coordinates groups of men to patrol the streets of his town, claiming to protect women but often using these patrols to profile and target men of colour. Continue reading...