The Standard: Lib Dem mayoral candidate warns black Londoners are experiencing 'unacceptable' crime levels

4 Apr 2024
Rob Blackie pictured in a navy blazer with a white shirt outside New Scotland Yard

Pulling on the latest data, Rob Blackie pledges to reduce the high levels of crime suffered by black Londoners.

Commenting, Rob said:

“Black people are six times more likely to be murdered in London [than their white counterparts], twice as likely to be raped, 66 per cent more likely to suffer domestic abuse, and over 2.5 times more likely to be a victim of a hate crime.

“This is completely unacceptable, and the current mayor, Sadiq Khan, has not made any significant progress."

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