Updated: Wed 3rd Feb
Police probe ‘racist’ cartoon featured in Wrexham community newsletter
Police are investigating after a “racist” cartoon which appears to blame Chinese people for causing the coronavirus was featured in a Wrexham community newsletter.
The caricature of a Chinese man with yellow skin and slanted eyes appeared in the latest edition of the Bwlchgwyn Bulletin.
It also portrays Father Christmas angrily gesturing at the man, who is sat on a step wearing a conical cap, alongside the caption: “After the havoc you’ve caused you’ll be on the naughty step forever!”
The cartoon drew widespread criticism after it was highlighted by Wrexham councillor Carrie Harper, who said it had been brought to her attention by a resident in Bwlchgwyn, a village located five miles outside the town.
Police are investigating. POLICE are investigating after a “racist” cartoon which appears to blame Chinese people for causing the coronavirus was featured in a Wrexham community newsletter. The caricature of a Chinese man with yellow skin and slanted eyes appeared in the latest edition of the Bwlchgwyn Bulletin. It also portrays Father Christmas angrily gesturing at the man, who is sat on a step wearing a conical cap, alongside the caption: “After the havoc you’ve caused you’ll be on the naughty step forever!” The cartoon drew widespread criticism after it was highlighted by Wrexham councillor Carrie Harper, who said it had been brought to her attention by a resident in Bwlchgwyn, a village located five miles outside the town.