The quiet north west town of Bacup with its beautiful park bore witness to a horrendous attack in 2007, that left one dead, and another with life changing injuries, The crime shocked and angered the country and made us question the society we are living in. It also led to positive changes, and a fight to Stamp Out Prejudice, Hatred, Intolerance Everywhere.Please follow Its Murder up North on Twitter and Facebook.I would love your support on Patreon, where currently you will get a personalised mention in a future episode, and have input into the creative direction of the podcast. I am working on more exclusive ideas, please feel to share what you would want from Its Murder up North, as within out you their would be no show.this episode features a promotion for the Murder and More podcast, I love to support others, and Kira does an amazing job.references used BBC threes series Killed for Being Different, and its corresponding interviews with those involved.BBC news.Crown Prosecution Service Website.Quotes from Detective superintendent Mike Gradwell from Lancashire Police, and Robert Maltby.To learn more about the work of the Sophie Lancaster Foundation please visit their website, at www.sophielancasterfoundation.comIf you have been a victim of a hate crime, please report it, in the UK you can call 101, or if your are in immediate danger please call 999You can also report to:True Vision Hate Crime ReportingStop Hate UKCrime Stoppers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.