Two Polish men attacked just hours after vigil for man killed in the same town
Arek Jozwik was attacked last Saturday and died on Monday from head injuries
AN ATTACK on two Polish men just hours after a march and vigil for a Pole killed in the same town is being considered as a potential hate crime.
Essex Police said witnesses reported that four or five men attacked the pair in their 30s outside a pub in Harlow on Sunday morning.
Tragic Arek Jozwik was attacked in Harlow last weekend and died on Monday from head injuries.
The latest incident happened at around 3.30am, just hours after a vigil took place to honour Mr Jozwik.
One of the men suffered a cut to his head while the other suffered a broken nose.
Police have called the attack “vicious and horrible” – and confirmed it is being considered as a hate crime.
Supt Trevor Roe said: “This was a vicious and horrible attack. Although we are considering this matter as a potential hate crime, it is not being linked with the attack at The Stow last weekend.”
Supt Roe added: “I want to reassure the public and the community in Harlow we are treating this very seriously and do not tolerate assaults of any kind.
“Harlow is a strong and resilient community but I understand the concerns that recent events will cause.
“There will be an increased number of visible policing patrols in Harlow to both reassure and protect the community.
“The attack took place in the town centre outside a popular pub and we believe there will have been people who witnessed it.
“If you know anything about this attack I urge you to come forward as your information may be vital to bringing the perpetrators to justice”.
Hundreds of people turned out for vigil this week in memory of Arek.
The crowd gathered at the scene of the fatal attack outside a pizza takeaway before a silent march to a church in the town.
Arek’s family said: “We are extremely devastated. Arek was a hard-working man who loved his family.”
Six teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of killing Mr Jozwik.
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