Brave retired soldiers pelted with eggs by school children in horrifying attack
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Brave retired Gurkha soldiers were pelted with eggs in a horrific attack.
The attack was caught on camera by one of the group of secondary school pupils, and posted online, and has provoked anger among parents in the community.
The pupils can be heard laughing as they taunt the elderly men by flinging eggs at them. One was hit in the back of the head.
They were identified as pupils from Fernhill School in Farnborough, Hampshire.
Commenting on the Facebook post, Tricia Webb said: "These idiots need to be named and shamed in front of the school and their families! This is disgusting behaviour. Youth has no respect for anyone these days."
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Martin Robert Gray wrote: "This video summarises what's wrong with our society today. To think it's funny to egg another person as they walk down the street minding their own business, is saddening and shocking, but to then laugh whilst doing it?
"Zero respect was shown to the two elderly gentlemen who have probably sacrificed more than most, so we can enjoy the freedom we have in this country. I'm afraid to say it, but you're all poor excuses for human beings."
Responding to these comments, local resident Linda Barney said: "What happened in this video was disgraceful and yes the youngsters involved should be spoken to but I do think people need to calm down and stop the threats.
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"These are a handful of children and do not represent all of Fernhill pupils, and yes, all races have children who behave like this and need to told to respect others, no matter what colour their skin is or where they come from. Please let the authorities handle this."
A letter of complaint from Sushan Limbu, addressed to Fernhill School, read: "I have witnessed some school kids throwing eggs at elderly people, which I must say is very disrespectful. I have heard that these kinds of incidents happen quite regularly there, therefore I would like to encourage you to prepare counter measures.
"I expect some action from you aimed towards mitigating or completely eradicating such incidents from happening in the future."
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The mother of one of the girls pictured in the video, said: "I am the mother of the girl laughing in this, and the other girl is my friend's daughter.
"Fernhill school are aware and both girls have been excluded (sic). They are meeting with these people later today to apologise. Everyone that knows me will tell you I'm far from a bad parent, so do not try to shame the parents. No parent knows what their kids are up to when they're out.
"I'm disgusted by what the girls have done, and yes it's disrespectful to elders, but one thing I must say to all you adults is that you have sunk lower than these girls by writing vile, nasty, and disgusting comments. We are not racist, it's just kids being kids.
"The egg got thrown by this girl because the old man thought she had egged him when actually it was the boy, and he threw an apple at her, hit her in the face and then went to punch her. Both of these girls have been punished for their actions.
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"I've seen Nepalese people bully and throw stones at other people, carry knifes around and threaten people. You are all as bad so don't make out that you're all perfect. These girls know what they have done is wrong now leave it to us parents and the school to deal with."
A spokesman for Fernhill School said: "An incident took place between three of our students and two Nepalese elders outside of the school’s working hours earlier this week.
"We have liaised closely with the parents of the students concerned, the police and the local Nepalese community leaders to ensure the incident is dealt with appropriately.
"This was an isolated incident and we would like to make it clear that the school does not tolerate negative behaviours of any kind. We strive to foster a culture of mutual respect and understanding both in and outside of school."
The incident happened in Farnborough, just a mile from Aldershot, the home of the British Army.
The Gurkha regiment is widely regarded as being very brave and fearless.