Justice for Simon San

There's a somber atmosphere on Lochend Road, as residents in the area come to terms with the senseless murder that took place there in the early hours of August the 12th. There's a growing number of floral tributes building up outside the Lochend Inn, and the messages that people have left help to explain the range of emotions that people are feeling at the moment.

The police in the van that has been parked in Lochend Park since the crime took place would only say that 'investigations were ongoing.' However, in a police statement, Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Blair said:

"This was an unprovoked attack that has resulted in the tragic death of a man who was simply going about his daily business as normal, and we are making an urgent appeal for witnesses to help us trace those responsible.

"Anyone who was in the area of Lochend Avenue, who either witnessed the assault or noticed a group of youths close to the Loch Inn Pub, should contact police as a matter of urgency.

"Similarly, anyone who saw the youths making off from the scene in the moments after the assault should also get in touch."

Following the incident, the youths involved made off westwards from Lochend Avenue into a small lane next to Bethlehem Way, leading to Hawkhill.

The main suspect is described as being 5ft 10ins tall, with short black hair, a slim face, and wearing a black fleece top.

Another of the group involved is described as male, 5ft 1ins to 5ft 2ins tall, with short blond hair, wearing grey jogging pants and a while polo shirt.

Anyone with any information should contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 31 3131, or Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 11.

Update on August 16, 2010 by Ally

According to Radio Forth, the police have arrested four teenagers aged between 14 and 16 in connection with this crime.

Comments

[legal immigrant]

The justice system is very lenient on juveniles, the perpetrators will argue that it was all very unfortunate incident as in this case the death was not caused by the punch but the fact he banged his head off the pavement... the thugs will probably get 3-5 years...There is no justice, the juveniles know this and that is why they take advantage of this situation, they know that they are untouchable.

[resident]

They will need to get a holiday with their social workers because of the trauma they have been through the scum.

will we see justice i doubt it

[Jeff]

These are just token comments from individuals, lip service to those who suffered. They mean nothing. Just look at the sentences handed out to them. 5 years for clubbing one of us over the head to death. 5 years (out in 1) is the price of a Chineseman. That is the value of one of us.

As it has been shown here and in numerous cases of ethnic Chinese being abused, assaulted and killed in this "democratic" country with "human rights", these people are the rulers of hypocrisy. Only the Chinese can defend themselves in such situations, we need to group together and get aggressive. Look at what can be achieved re:blacks and asians when they stick together and take a stand.