Polish community hold silent march for man killed in Harlow 'hate crime' murder

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Arkadiusz Jozwik Credit: Essex police

The Polish community will hold a silent march through Harlow this afternoon, exactly a week after the killing of a 40-year-old man in a possible hate crime.

Flowers left in The Stow in Harlow. Credit: ITV News Anglia

Six teenagers aged between 15 and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Arkadiusz Jozwik, whose death has shocked the Polish community.

He was severely beaten along with his 43-year-old Polish friend outside takeaway shops in The Stow on 27 August.

Police at the scene in Harlow. Credit: ITV News Anglia

Organisers have invited Polish and British friends to walk with them in solidarity.

A fundraising page has also been set up to help Mr Jozwik's family towards the funeral.