A MAN was thrown into Stanborough Lakes after defending his wife from a racist attack. The 48-year-old white man from WGC was

A MAN was thrown into Stanborough Lakes after defending his wife from a racist attack.

The 48-year-old white man from WGC was forcibly manhandled into the water after a row.

Police believe a group of four men, fishing at the lakes, with two Staffordshire Bull Terriers where involved in a verbal altercation, in which a 38-year-old WGC woman of Indian origin was abused.

Four Stevenage men were arrested for ABH and released on bail.