Mother Blames Social Services for Son's Alleged Murder Amid Rise in Disability Hate Crimes
A mother from Newcastle is speaking out against social services, accusing them of failing her 24-year-old son, Lee Irving, who was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The case has sparked concerns about a rise in disability hate crimes and the need for a specific new offence to tackle this issue. Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North, has called for action to address the worrying increase in such crimes.
Key Takeaways:
- Bev Irving, Lee's mother, blames social services for her son's alleged murder, citing their failure to support him despite his struggles with bullying.
- James Wheatley, 28, and Barry Imray, 31, have been charged with Lee's murder after police revealed they are treating the case as a possible hate crime.
- Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North, has called for the introduction of a specific new offence for disability hate crime to send a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated in 21st-century Britain.
- Northumbria Police have been praised by Lee's mother for their supportive and caring approach during the investigation.
- A fundraising page has been set up to help raise money for Lee's funeral.
Statistics:
- Lee Irving was 24 years old when he was found dead.
- James Wheatley and Barry Imray, the two men charged with Lee's murder, are 28 and 31 years old, respectively.
- According to Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North, there has been a worrying increase in the number of people reporting disability-related hate crime in recent years.
- No specific statistics on disability hate crimes are provided in the article.
Sources:
- Bev Irving (mother of Lee Irving)
- Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North
- James Wheatley (charged with Lee's murder)
- Barry Imray (charged with Lee's murder)
- Northumbria Police
- Newcastle City Council