Gangs of youths have embarked on a series of revenge attacks across Sydney's beachside suburbs after a day of race-fuelled violence at Cronulla beach in the city's south, with one man stabbed and at least 22 arrested.
About 5000 people descended on Cronulla beach yesterday as mobs yelling racist chants chased down and bashed people of Middle Eastern appearance.
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Day of disgrace
By LUKE McILVEEN and KARA LAWRENCE
December 12, 2005
SUBURBS erupted in violence and vandalism last night after gangs of youths of Middle Eastern descent retaliated against a day of racist hatred at Cronulla.
Rampaging thugs at Cronulla, fuelled by alcohol and fury after last week's attack on lifesavers, had earlier bashed men and women of Middle Eastern descent on the beach suburb's streets and at its train station.
Then last night, carloads of young people drove into Maroubra to take revenge for the Cronulla violence, damaging 100 cars, breaking their windows and throwing molotov cocktails.
During the afternoon at Cronulla, police struggled to control 5000 rioters yelling racist chants and "Aussie, Aussie Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi", with many carrying Australian flags in Sydney's worst ever race riots.
There was also evidence that extreme right-wing groups had infiltrated the crowd. "It's time for a war, so join the army of hardcore," one man said.
At least 12 people were arrested and two paramedics were injured in the melee.
Police were pelted with beer bottles and had to use capsicum spray and batons. "I'm ashamed as a man and as the commissioner of police," Police Commissioner Ken Moroney said.
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About 5000 people descended on Cronulla beach yesterday as mobs yelling racist chants chased down and bashed people of Middle Eastern appearance.
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=76953
Day of disgrace
By LUKE McILVEEN and KARA LAWRENCE
December 12, 2005
SUBURBS erupted in violence and vandalism last night after gangs of youths of Middle Eastern descent retaliated against a day of racist hatred at Cronulla.
Rampaging thugs at Cronulla, fuelled by alcohol and fury after last week's attack on lifesavers, had earlier bashed men and women of Middle Eastern descent on the beach suburb's streets and at its train station.
Then last night, carloads of young people drove into Maroubra to take revenge for the Cronulla violence, damaging 100 cars, breaking their windows and throwing molotov cocktails.
During the afternoon at Cronulla, police struggled to control 5000 rioters yelling racist chants and "Aussie, Aussie Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi", with many carrying Australian flags in Sydney's worst ever race riots.
There was also evidence that extreme right-wing groups had infiltrated the crowd. "It's time for a war, so join the army of hardcore," one man said.
At least 12 people were arrested and two paramedics were injured in the melee.
Police were pelted with beer bottles and had to use capsicum spray and batons. "I'm ashamed as a man and as the commissioner of police," Police Commissioner Ken Moroney said.
http://dailytelegraph.news.com.au/story/0,20281,17538133-5001021,00.html