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Leicester: Behind the divide
What's behind recent tensions between some Hindi and Muslim communities in the English city of Leicester, which led to violent clashes and dozens of arrests?
Leicester is one of the most diverse cities in England – often presented as a shining example multi-cultural Britain. But tensions between some factions have been brewing in the city for months and boiled over recently when there were violent clashes which led to dozens of arrests. Assignment investigates why sections of the Muslim and Hindu communities that once lived together in harmony are now at odds.
Reporter: Datshiane Navanayagam
Producer: Hayley Mortimer
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