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‘Final warning’: UK vigilante group confronts Indian students in park, tells them to ‘go home’

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Vashistha, A. (2026, October 15). ‘Final warning’: UK vigilante group confronts Indian students in park, tells them to ‘go home’. Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/final-warning-uk-vigilante-group-confronts-indian-students-in-park-tells-them-to-go-home/articleshow/134967133.cms

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Times of India · collected 2026-10-15 · by Aashish Vashistha

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A vigilante group called the Chelmsley Wood Patriots confronted Indian students at Meriden Park in the West Midlands, UK, telling them to leave and not return. The group filmed the encounter and questioned the students about their presence in England; one student explained he was pursuing a master's degree and had been living there for two years. Local activists criticized the group’s actions as targeting individuals based on ethnicity. Former councillor Shesh Sheshabhatter condemned the incident, stating that such behavior tarnishes Chelmsley Wood's reputation and is not true patriotism. West Midlands Police stated they were aware of the situation and would take appropriate action if a crime was reported, emphasizing that stop-and-search powers are reserved for police officers under specific legal provisions.
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As of 2026-10-15, a UK vigilante group called the Chelmsley Wood Patriots has confronted Indian students at Meriden Park in the West Midlands and warned them to leave. In a video that was later deleted from their social media account, members of the group questioned the students about their presence in England and told them not to return to the park, issuing what they called a "final warning." The incident sparked criticism and local activists accused the group of targeting people based on ethnicity. Police Inspector Jenny Willetts stated that stop-and-search powers belong exclusively to police officers under specific legal provisions such as the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, and emphasized that police do not endorse or condone the vigilantes' activities.

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Police Inspector Jenny Willetts said that stop-and-search powers belonged exclusively to police officers acting under specific legal provisions, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. “We do not endorse, condone or encourage its activities and do not work with its members,” she said, adding that police would take appropriate action when a crime was reported.
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🔮 Police Inspector Jenny Willetts said that stop-and-search powers belonged exclusively to police officers acting under specific legal provisions, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. “We do not endorse, condone or encourage its activities and do not work with its members,” she said, adding that police would take appropriate action when a crime was reported.

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A self-styled vigilante group in the UK has sparked criticism after filming its members confronting Indian students at a public park and ordering them to stay away, telling them to “go home” and warning them not to return. asserted
members → style → them
According to Metro, the group, calling itself the Chelmsley Wood Patriots, carried out a late-night patrol at Meriden Park in the West Midlands, claiming it was protecting women and children. uncertain
it → accord → women
However, local activists accused its members of targeting people based on their ethnicity. asserted
activists → accuse → ethnicity
In a video that was later deleted from the group's social media account but circulated elsewhere, members were seen questioning the Indian students about their presence in England. asserted
members → delete → England
One of the men asked a student, “What made you come to England?” asserted
you → ask → England
The student replied that they usually stayed in Birmingham and had moved to the area that day. asserted
they → reply → area
Another man said he had come to England to pursue a master's degree and had been living there for two years. asserted
he → say → years
A member of the group then warned them against returning to the park. asserted
member → warn → park
“What you need to do is stay away from a children's park. asserted
need → need → park
This is your final warning,” he said, before telling them to go home. asserted
he → say → them
The group later claimed on Facebook that its members had approached the men after finding them in the park at night. asserted
members → claim → night
It alleged that the men had given different explanations for their presence and argued that parks should be reserved for children and families. asserted
parks → allege → children
However, the incident drew criticism from local political representatives and anti-racism activists, who questioned the group's decision to confront the students. asserted
who → draw → students
Former councillor and community activist Shesh Sheshabhatter told BirminghamLive that the students had done nothing wrong and had every right to meet and walk outdoors. asserted
students → tell → right
“We can see no reason they were targeted other than the colour of their skin,” he said, adding that nobody should be treated differently because of their skin colour or accent. asserted
nobody → see → colour
Sheshabhatter also criticised the group for tarnishing Chelmsley Wood's reputation, saying that patriotism meant standing up for one's neighbours rather than intimidating them. asserted
patriotism → criticise → them
West Midlands Police said it was aware of reports concerning the group and that an appropriate policing response was under way. asserted
response → say → way
In a separate statement reported by BirminghamLive, Solihull Police said it was aware of the group operating in the Chelmsley Wood area and of the footage showing men being stopped at Meriden Park. asserted
men → report → Park
Police Inspector Jenny Willetts said that stop-and-search powers belonged exclusively to police officers acting under specific legal provisions, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. “We do not endorse, condone or encourage its activities and do not work with its members,” she said, adding that police would take appropriate action when a crime was reported. asserted
crime → say → action
The police requested anyone with concerns to contact them through their website or by calling 101, advising people to dial 999 in an emergency. asserted
police → request → emergency
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