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UK Vigilantes Confront Indian Students In Park And Order Them To Leave
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News18•16-10-2026, 02:52
UK Vigilantes Confront Indian Students In Park And Order Them To Leave
- •A self-styled vigilante group named Chelmsley Wood Patriots confronted Indian students at Meriden Park in the West Midlands.
- •The group questioned the students about coming to England and ordered them to leave with a warning not to return.
- •Local activists accused the group of targeting the students based on their ethnicity, noting they had done nothing wrong.
- •Solihull Police distanced themselves from the vigilante group, stating they do not endorse or work with its members.
- •The incident has sparked widespread debate on social media regarding the safety and treatment of Indian students abroad.
Key Questions Answered
A self-styled vigilante group called the Chelmsley Wood Patriots confronted Indian students at Meriden Park in the West Midlands during a late-night patrol, questioned why they came to England, and ordered them to leave with a final warning.
The group claimed on Facebook that they approached the men because they were in the park at night, allegedly gave varying explanations for being there, and argued that parks should be reserved exclusively for children and families.
Solihull Police stated that they were aware of the group and the footage, with Inspector Jenny Willetts emphasizing that police do not endorse, condone, or work with the group and that stop-and-search powers belong solely to officers.
