Tamil Killed in London

(June 06, London, Sri Lanka Guardian) A disgruntled and alcoholic Tamil man has been killed in London on 31 May 2008. Thiyagarajah Thayanathan was allegedly killed by a fellow Tamil and police are considering the killing as manslaughter

The said killing had taken place in Wembley in the Northwest London. The victim is said to be severely beaten by the assailant. The Wembley Police is investigating the killing and is looking for information about the suspect assailant.

Wembley had seen many gang related murders for nearly ten years. Machetes, guns, axes and crude weapons have been used in the violent fights. Following significant increase in resources to deal with Tamil crimes, violence has reduced recently. The recent death in the area is mainly due to squabbles between individuals.

Wembley is also an area where a dozen Tamil men in groups are seen taking alcohol publicly throughout the day. They do not live in safe places and dwell in quiet alleyways and a church cemetery.

Thiyagarajah Thayanathan is the second alcohol related Tamil man to die in Wembley within the past few months.
- Sri Lanka Guardian