Anti-Racism Activist Suspended, Facing Assault Allegations

0:00On May 2nd, Amin Hadi, a 59-year-old anti-racism campaigner and solferd, earned Unicens Nelson Mandela Award two years back for his decades. A fighting inequality, he's chaired key union groups and worked as a youth worker for the city council for over 20 years. But now he's suspended from his job and on bail with greater Manchester police after an arrest on suspicion of assault tied to clashes at a rally. The trouble kicked off on March 8th International Women's Day at Piccadilly Gardens during an anti-hate event. Newly elected Green MP Hannah Spencer spoke there and things got chaotic with scuffles breaking out. Videos circulated online showing Hadi nearby amid the mess and soon complaints poured into the council leading to his quick suspension the next day. Supporters from unions, MPs and counsellors are rallying hard, calling it a far-right smear campaign sparked when activist Tommy Robinson named him online. Over 3,000 people signed a petition demanding the police and council dropped their probes.

1:02Critics slammed the council for caving to pressure, comparing its past threats against progressive voices. Recently, a council meeting deemed the allegation against Hadi's substantiated, but he's fired back with a formal grievance claiming racial, discrimination and procedural failures. Police confirm he's still on bail with no charges filed and sources say initial officers on scene even told him to just leave. This fight underscores the real risks anti-racism activist face when standing against hate, with Hadi set to speak out soon at software trades. Council