Equality group furious over racist posters in Falkirk town centre

A number of posters proclaiming “Diversity is White Genocide” have appeared in Falkirk High Street much to the disgust of members of Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC).
By James Trimble
Published 8th Oct 2020, 07:00 BST
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Kieran Gilmore, CSREC equality engagement officer, said: “We don’t know who is putting them up but we spotted them in Falkirk High Street lamp posts. We’ve had reports of them appearing in other places in the central belt.”

Kieran said the phrase “Diversity is White Genocide” was something that has been used by neo nazi groups.

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“We are appalled about it,” he added. “If someone from an ethnic minority sees this they are not exactly going to feel very welcome in Falkirk are they?

Members of the Central Scotland Regional Equality Council reported the racist posters which appeared in Falkirk town centre to the policeMembers of the Central Scotland Regional Equality Council reported the racist posters which appeared in Falkirk town centre to the police
Members of the Central Scotland Regional Equality Council reported the racist posters which appeared in Falkirk town centre to the police

“It’s heartbreaking and it makes us angry. I think it is a hate crime.”

CSREC is hopeful police officers can examine CCTV footage to find the culprits.

Anyone who knows anything about the posters, or individuals or groups who have been placing them around town should call police on 101.