Family of former Zutons star criticise police over handling of racist attack investigation | UK News
The family of a musician who was seriously injured in a racist attack have criticised the police’s handling of the investigation, saying there have been “multiple failings” in communication. Boyan Chowdhury, a founding member of indie band The Zutons, was left with a significant head wound after being hit with what is believed to be a piece of wood, near to his home in Wavertree, Liverpool, on Saturday afternoon. Speaking to Sky News earlier this week, he said he could have been killed but that he did not have faith in the way the incident was being dealt with. He shared graphic images of his wound, which we have blurred, on social media. As Mr Chowdhury’s family say he continues to recover at home from symptoms of concussion, they criticised Merseyside Police, claiming there has been a lack of support and poor communication since the incident. “This was a violent, racially motivated attack that could have ended in tragedy,” his family said. “What has followed has only added to our trauma – missed communication, lack …
