One of our candidates has been attacked while out campaigning, although being a Conservative candidate appears to be incidental to the attack. Fortunately the candidate in question is shaken but not hurt, but I am absolutely furious and I hope that the police catch the culprits quickly.
It is very sad that there are parts of our City where we cannot walk down residential streets free from the fear of being set upon.
I’m sorry to hear about that Iain. Can you divulge any more detail? I trust it was not a repeat of what happened to [Conservative candidate for Kersal] Schneur Zalman Odze last summer?
That’s awful Iain – I’m really sorry to hear that this has happened. I’ve been on the receiving end of the worst personal abuse I’ve ever encountered whilst leafleting (when I stood in Langworthy) and I’ve feared for my safety a couple of times. For some people the democratic process is more like a conflict over gang loyalty.