In a troubling series of events, seven locations in London were vandalised with hate-filled graffiti. Authorities are treating these incidents as hate crimes and are investigating them closely.
London: Recently, seven buildings in the city were vandalised with anti-Muslim graffiti. This included mosques, schools, and community centres, which is really upsetting.
The police are treating these acts as hate crimes. They happened between January 6 and January 23 in east and south London.
Some of the places hit were Stratford Mosque and Leyton Jamia Masjid. Each location was marked with hateful messages, which is just awful.
Authorities are checking CCTV footage to see if these incidents are connected. There are reports of an online group encouraging these attacks, even offering money for them.
So far, no arrests have been made. Met Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jon Savell said they understand the Muslim community is feeling unsafe right now.
He emphasized that hate has no place in London. The police are committed to making everyone feel safe, regardless of their background.
Stratford Islamic Association, one of the targeted mosques, expressed gratitude for the community’s support. They said the vandals only shame themselves.
A spokesperson mentioned that this act of hate won’t intimidate them. They plan to stand strong together as a community.
Newham mayor Rokhsana Fiaz also spoke out, saying she was deeply troubled by these events. She reassured faith leaders that they are taking this seriously.
She stated that Islamophobia won’t be tolerated in their borough. There’s simply no room for hate in Newham.
