September 21

Events - Other

2001day.year

Ross Parker is murdered in Peterborough, England, by a gang of ten British Pakistani youths.

Ross Parker was murdered in a racially motivated attack by a group of youths in England in 2001.
In September 2001, 17-year-old Ross Parker was murdered in Peterborough, England, in a racially motivated attack. A group of British Pakistani youths ambushed him in a dimly lit car park and beat him to death. The killing shocked the local community and highlighted rising racial tensions in the aftermath of international events. Investigators determined the assault was fueled by racial hatred and revenge. Six teenagers were eventually convicted and sentenced for the murder. The case prompted widespread debate on race relations and youth violence in the United Kingdom.
Ross Parker is murdered Peterborough, England
2018day.year

LGBT rights activist Zak Kostopoulos is beaten to death on a busy street in Athens

LGBT activist Zak Kostopoulos was beaten to death by bystanders on a busy Athens street in 2018.
On September 21, 2018, Zak Kostopoulos, a well-known LGBT activist in Athens, was fatally beaten on a busy street. Known by the stage name Zackie Oh, he was attempting to enter a jewelry shop when he was attacked. Video footage showed multiple bystanders and a security guard joining the brutal assault. Kostopoulos died from his injuries, sparking outrage across Greece. His death sparked protests and calls for justice over homophobic violence. The ensuing trial examined issues of hate crimes and police conduct in the handling of the incident.
2018 Zak Kostopoulos