Selma Taha, executive director of Southall Black Sisters, Divina Riggon and Danae Thomas appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court.
From left to right: Danae Thomas, Divina Riggon and Selma Taha standing outside Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court
She appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Thursday alongside Divina Riggon, 40, and Danae Thomas, 52. Dozens of people gathered outside the court on Thursday with placards that read “drop the racist charges”, “stop police dishonesty”, and “get up speak up for your rights”.But during Thursday’s hearing, Thomas’s charge was raised to the more serious offence of racially aggravated harassment contrary to the same Act, which could be tried at a crown court.
“I also want to express my gratitude for the support shown by so many of you to date, and to ask that you continue your support in the weeks and months to come.”
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