Racist abuse — news, reports and how to act

How we cover racist abuse

We publish clear, verified reporting — from courtroom threats and political attacks to discrimination highlighted by human rights groups. Our stories include eyewitness accounts, official statements and independent reports. For example, we follow legal cases where threats or abuse influence trials, report on sport events where fans use racial slurs or dangerous items, and cover international findings like discriminatory passport rules affecting ethnic groups. We link to source documents and name NGOs or investigators when possible so you can check facts yourself.

Coverage aims to do three things: inform the public, hold institutions to account, and point readers to help. That means we explain the incident, the actors involved, the possible legal or disciplinary outcome, and the wider context — such as patterns of abuse or policy failures that let it happen.

If you face or witness racist abuse

First, prioritise safety. If you’re in immediate danger call local emergency services. If it’s safe to stay, try to record details: time, place, exact words used, names or descriptions of people, and any photos or videos. Digital evidence can disappear fast, so back up files and screenshots.

Report the incident. For criminal acts, contact the police and give them the evidence you collected. If the abuse happened at work, school or a sports venue, notify the relevant authorities — HR, school administration or stadium security. If you’re unsure who to contact, organisations like local human rights groups, legal aid clinics or community centres can guide you.

Protect your mental health. Racist abuse is traumatic. Reach out to friends, family or professional counsellors. Many community and civil-society groups offer free or low-cost support for people affected by hate incidents.

If you’re a journalist or witness writing about an incident, avoid repeating slurs unnecessarily. Quote only when it matters to the story and warn readers if language is offensive. Respect victims’ wishes about naming them — some want privacy, others want to speak out.

Want to help? Don’t argue with the person targeted. Offer support, report the incident, and if you can, collect evidence. At the community level, back local groups fighting discrimination, attend awareness events, and push for better policies in schools, workplaces and sports bodies.

CottonCandi News tags stories like these under “racist abuse” so you can follow developments and see the wider patterns behind single events. Bookmark the tag, sign up for alerts, and use our coverage to stay informed and act when it matters.

Liverpool U18s Depart Field Amid Alleged Racist Abuse in Frankfurt Encounter

During a youth football tournament in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, a match between Liverpool Under-18s and Eintracht Frankfurt was abandoned due to alleged racist abuse directed at a Liverpool player. The Liverpool team left the pitch, prompting the game's abandonment. Eintracht Frankfurt was awarded a 3-0 win by default amidst disputed claims about the incident.