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| Sikh teen lied over hair attack | |
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| A 15-year-old Sikh boy who claimed he had his hair cut off by racist thugs has admitted he made the attack up. | |
| The boy from Edinburgh reported the alleged racist attack in November and the case was widely publicised. | The boy from Edinburgh reported the alleged racist attack in November and the case was widely publicised. |
| The cutting of his hair was an act which was seen as deeply insulting to the Sikh faith. | The cutting of his hair was an act which was seen as deeply insulting to the Sikh faith. |
| Lothian and Borders Police confirmed the attack had not taken place and said the boy had expressed remorse. They said no further action would be taken. | |
| More than 200 Sikhs from around the UK gathered in Edinburgh to hold a two-hour prayer vigil following the boy's claims. | More than 200 Sikhs from around the UK gathered in Edinburgh to hold a two-hour prayer vigil following the boy's claims. |
| The boy had originally said he had been subjected to racial abuse in the park before being kicked to the ground by four white youths. | The boy had originally said he had been subjected to racial abuse in the park before being kicked to the ground by four white youths. |