In 2007, Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend, Robert Maltby, were brutally attacked in a park in Bacup, Lancashire, simply for the way they looked. Targeted for their alternative appearance, they were set upon by a gang of youths in an unprovoked and senseless act of violence.
While Robert survived with severe injuries, Sophie tragically lost her life after spending nearly two weeks in a coma.
Her murder sparked nationwide outrage and led to important discussions about hate crimes and intolerance.
FULL VIDEO HERE : https://youtu.be/RAoK7X_cV20
Me and my husband have just finished watching your programme about Sophie Lancaster and would just like to commend you both on the sympathetic and understanding way that you handled this harrowing story. A true lesson to everyone on accepting others no matter how different they may be.
Like you and Vicky, we were both in tears at the end ❤️
Thank you.