Red-haired family forced to move
‘A Newcastle family claim they have been forced from two homes by thugs who have targeted them over their ginger hair.
Kevin and Barbara Chapman say they and their four children, aged between 10 and 13, have endured years of taunts, smashed windows and violence. [..]
Son Kevin, 11, said he was recently punched in a street attack. Newcastle Council is “discussing the situation”. [..]
Mr Chapman said: “The abuse we get is unbelievable. It started more than three years ago, when the kids started getting bullied by lads over the colour of their hair.
“They’ve been punched and kicked and thrown over a hedge. Every time they go out these gangs get to them.”
He added that the family now wanted to move again.’
