Worrying attack on journalist in Bradford, UK, says OSCE representative

VIENNA, 7 May 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today said  the  attack on politico.eu journalist Ben Judah while he was working on a story in Bradford, United Kingdom, is worrying.
 
Judah was attacked Tuesday by a group of 10 men, punched in the face, threatened and subjected to anti-Semitic abuse. He was forced to delete photos he took as part of his story. He reported the attack to the police.
 
“I trust the authorities will swiftly investigate it. It is essential that the attackers are brought to justice,” said Mijatović, adding that she will follow the progress of the investigation.

The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media observes media developments in all 57 OSCE participating States. She provides early warning on violations of freedom of expression and media freedom and promotes full compliance with OSCE media freedom commitments. Learn more at www.osce.org/fom, Twitter: @OSCE_RFoM and on www.facebook.com/osce.rfom.