Golliwog Scandal: Police Called After Racist Costumes Spotted At Wick Gala In Scotland
Police
were called after three youths attended a summer gala in Scotland
dressed as golliwogs.
The
trio attended Saturday’s Wick Gala in Caithness, wearing
brightly-coloured costumes, curly wigs and black-face.
A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “On Monday 27th July 2015, Police in Wick received a call from a member of the public seeking to raise awareness of what they deemed as possible inappropriate behaviour at a public event known as the Wick Gala. Officers have also been in contact with the charity event organisers to provide advice on guidance for future events of a similar nature.”
Donna
Plowman of the the Wick Gala Committee commented: “We strive
to make the gala week entertaining and inclusive for everyone
If
we said to people they can't go out as famous characters such as the
Jackson Five, it will be difficult to know where you stop dictating. I don't know if it will get to the point if
people would have to produce a picture of what they are coming as
before they take part.”
Racist costumes my arse! What a waste of police time!
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