Racism is on the increase in Glasgow, a study by the city council has found. Statistics recorded from schools across the city have shown that children as young as nine or ten are the main perpetrators of racial attacks. Incidents involving name calling, physical assault, racist graffiti and ridicule for cultural differences have increased significantly over the past year. The report, Racial harassment statistics within educational services, highlights concerns over the number of incidents (66 per cent) falling within the 'intentional racism' category, where the perpetrators clearly understand that they are undertaking racist action.
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