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The Independent UK
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Liam James

Antwon Forrest: Police say boy hit in face with paddle was victim of racist attack after case reopened

Ty Forrest

A black boy attacked by a woman with a paddle was the victim of a racist attack, police said after launching a review of the case.

Antwon Forrest, 12, and friends were playing at Conham River Park in Bristol on 26 March when they were contronted by a woman who told them off for throwing mud at people in the water.

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