Dutch tourist attacked in Poprad

Unknown offenders attacked a Dutch tourist (44) Sunday morning in Poprad.

After one of the offenders shouted in English at the tourist that "all Negroes must die", the tourist was beaten about the head and face.

The Dutch visitor will be recovering from his injuries for more than two weeks, SME daily reported.

Compiled by Beáta Balogová from press reports
The Slovak Spectator cannot vouch for the accuracy of the information presented in its Flash News postings.

16. Jul 2003 at 11:56

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