Police in Leeds confirm hate crime as David Oluwale plaque is ripped off bridge by 'sick' vandal
West Yorkshire Police are investigating Leeds' blue plaque honouring David Oluwale being thrown into the River Aire by a "sick" vandal.
It honours David Oluwale, who moved to Leeds from Nigeria in 1949 in the hopes of pursuing a better life. But he was sadly hounded to his death near Leeds Bridge by two police officers who targeted him for his race, mental health and homelessness.A few hours after the plaque was first revealed, residents were horrified after finding it had been ripped down. Police dubbed it a hate crime and a temporary replacement was put in place.
Three months later, vandals have ripped down the plaque again. Residents branded the act "disgusting" and "blatant racism". Another added "not again". A spokesperson said: "We have been made aware that a laminated image of the David Oluwale plaque, which was put in place on Leeds Bridge at the site of the original plaque, has been removed yesterday.
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