POLICE and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has sent a message of support to the trans community of Greater Manchester, urging victims of trans hate crime to come forward and report it.
Speaking ahead of International Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, he said: “Transgender Day of Remembrance is an opportunity for us to stand together and remember trans people who have tragically lost their lives through violence and hatred.
“Trans hate crime is still massively underreported and I urge the trans community to please report any such incidents to the police or via a third-party hate crime reporting centre.
“Through zero tolerance of hatred and ignorance, we can start to change attitudes and behaviours for the better.”
To report a hate crime contact the police on 101, or dial 999 where there’s a threat to life or a crime in progress.
You can also report hate crime online at report-it.org.uk/home
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