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Leicester: Behind the Divide

What's behind recent tensions between some Hindu and Muslim communities in Leicester which led to violent clashes and dozens of arrests?

Leicester is one of the most diverse cities in England – often presented as a shining example multi-cultural Britain. But tensions between some factions have been brewing in the city for months and boiled over recently when there were violent clashes which led to dozens of arrests. File on 4 investigates why sections of the Muslim and Hindu communities that once lived together in harmony are now divided.

Reporter: Datshiane Navanayagam
Producer: Hayley Mortimer
Research: Sajid Iqbal and Ben Robinson
Technical Producer: Richard Hannaford
Editor: Carl Johnston

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Sun 9 Oct 2022 17:00
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  • Tue 4 Oct 2022 20:00
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  • Sun 9 Oct 2022 17:00
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