A father had to witness a horrifying incident via FaceTime as a group of masked individuals carried out a despicable racial attack on his spouse. Pete Moffat, aged 55, observed the distressing event while speaking with his wife, Evelyn Leitizia, who was being targeted by a gang of masked hooligans.
Evelyn, a resident of Bali, Indonesia, was out in Glasgow with female family members on September 12 when the hateful group approached her. The yobs encircled the 41-year-old Evelyn, making stabbing gestures, hurling racial slurs, and causing distress to the women present. Pete expressed deep sorrow, saying, “Witnessing the ordeal my wife endured has shattered me. Incidents like this make me feel ashamed to be Scottish and deeply saddened.”
In a shocking video, the group is seen drinking alcohol, mocking Evelyn and her family, with one person referencing a machete and another threatening to put someone in a body bag, as reported by the Daily Record.
Evelyn recounted the incident outside Glasgow Queen Street station as a hate crime, mentioning that they were approached by a group of approximately five boys, some wearing masks, while others had hoodies and sunglasses. She described how they verbally abused and threatened her family, escalating the situation.
Pete expressed concerns about the rise of racism in Scotland, attributing it to the increasing presence of far-right ideologies and recent anti-immigration demonstrations influencing youth attitudes. He emphasized the distressing impact of the incident on his family, particularly their teenage sons.
Stand up to Racism Scotland (SUTR) extended their full support to the family, condemning the surge in racist violence nationwide. They denounced the rise in racially motivated attacks, attributing it to far-right influences and discriminatory rhetoric targeting refugees and asylum seekers.
The British Transport Police confirmed they are investigating the incident outside Glasgow Queen Street station, urging anyone with information to come forward. Authorities can be contacted by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 612 of September 12.
