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BLACK women in London are experiencing higher rates of femicide than any other ethnic group, new figures have revealed.
Met Police statistics obtained through a Freedom of Information request show black women, making up just 14 per cent of the city’s female population, accounted for nine out of 21 femicides recorded in 2022 (43 per cent) and eight out of 13 in 2023 (62 per cent).
Mother-of-three Keisha Christodoulou was fatally stabbed 17 times in her living room in 2022. Her ex partner, Leon Murray, was charged with her murder.
For generations black women have shaped Britain’s activism, arts and public life despite exclusion and discrimination. ZITA HOLBOURNE pays tribute to these political trailblazers and cultural icons, whose courage continues to inspire
Once again Tower Hamlets is being targeted by anti-Islam campaigners, this time a revamped and radicalised version of Ukip — the far-right event is now banned by the police, but we’ll be assembling this Saturday to make sure they stay away, says JAYDEE SEAFORTH
