UK Police Treat Bidve Killing as 'Hate Crime', Fourth Arrest Made

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Indian student Anuj Bidve, 23, was shot and killed in an "unprovoked" attack on Boxing Day, December 26, in Manchester. The UK police have made a fifth arrest in connection with the murder, while treating the incident as a hate crime, despite no clear motive or evidence of racial motivation. Bidve's family is expected to arrive in Manchester to repatriate his body to India for final rites.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UK police have arrested five people, including a 20-year-old man, in connection with the murder of Anuj Bidve.
  • The police are treating the incident as a hate crime, despite no clear motive or evidence of racial motivation.
  • The murder weapon has not been recovered by the investigating team.
  • The Consulate General of India in Birmingham and the Indian High Commission have expressed deep sadness over the incident and are working to repatriate Bidve's body to India.
  • A parliamentary panel will seek a full report on the circumstances of the attack.

Statistics:

  • The fifth arrest was made in connection with the murder.
  • The 20-year-old man arrested is being questioned on suspicion of murdering Bidve.
  • Five people have been arrested in connection with the murder.
  • The incident occurred on Boxing Day, December 26.
  • The police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Sources:

  • (PTI) - Prasun Sonwalkar, London, December 29 2011
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