South Sudanese community’s condemnation of attack prompts death threats as government toughens stance on youth crime
Queensland police at a memorial to Vyleen White, 70, at the Town Square shopping centre in Redbank Plains, Ipswich. She was fatally stabbed in a carpark and a 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder.Queensland police at a memorial to Vyleen White, 70, at the Town Square shopping centre in Redbank Plains, Ipswich. She was fatally stabbed in a carpark and a 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder.One way out of Redbank Plains is via the prisons.
Some commentary has sought to draw attention to the African background of the accused boys. The police union president and some rightwing politicians have called for serious young offenders who aren’t Australian citizens to be deported. Bol says the African community has been “under siege” in recent days, including reports of physical attacks and abuse.“Mum always said: ‘If I died, no one would care,’” says Cindy Micallef, the eldest daughter of Vyleen White.
“I obviously want more police presence up there,” says Tayla Jefferson, who is campaigning for a permanent police beat. The South Sudanese Community Association posted a “letter of condemnation” on Facebook about the attack, offering condolences to White’s family. The comments in response include death threats and calls for violence against the community.
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