Police have launched an investigation after worshippers at a mosque in east London have been attacked with eggs.
Local politicians have condemned the incident at the Ilford Islamic Centre as a “disgraceful act of hatred and violence” that has “no place” in the neighborhood.
The Metropolitan Police mentioned it acquired a report of racially aggravated felony harm at round 11pm on Tuesday night at a mosque in Albert Road, Ilford.
The Federation of Redbridge Muslim Organisations (FORMO) tweeted that eggs and different objects had been thrown at worshippers and that 5 individuals have been hit, however none severely injured.
Ilford Islamic Centre, Albert Road attacked in premeditated #Islamophobic assault! @IlfordRecorder @metpoliceuk @Jas_Athwal @wesstreeting @SamTarry #islamophobia #Mosque pic.twitter.com/hYmbDhLmPf
— FORMO (@FORMO_Redbridge) May 4, 2021
The Met mentioned that to this point there have been no arrests.
The Muslim group is observing the holy month of Ramadan, which ends subsequent week.
Ahmed Nahwaz, director and secretary of the centre, mentioned the incident was “a disgrace” however the group remained robust.
“I used to be caught without warning as a result of main as much as this we had a really quiet and peaceable 20-odd nights, after which this occurred,” he informed the PA information company.
“We weren’t anticipating it this type of time within the interval of reflection for everybody, having gone via Covid.”
“It’s a disgrace (however) we’re used to it,” mentioned Mr Nawaz.
“We’re a robust group and we take it on the chin. It makes us weary quite than fearful.”
Mr Nawaz mentioned police and native authorities had been “very supportive” following the incident however that assaults in opposition to the Muslim group have been usually “glossed over” within the media.
“We simply need to be handled like people, similar to everybody else,” he mentioned.
I’m shocked and saddened to listen to of this Islamophobic assault in opposition to @ilfordmosque.
These disgraceful acts of violence and hatred haven’t any place in Ilford, and I hope that the perpetrators face justice as quickly as potential.
Solidarity with the victims. https://t.co/ml1qIgLLpZ
— Sam Tarry MP (@SamTarry) May 5, 2021
Sam Tarry, Labour MP for Ilford South, mentioned: “I’m shocked and saddened to listen to of this Islamophobic assault in opposition to Ilford Mosque.
“These disgraceful acts of violence and hatred haven’t any place in Ilford, and I hope that the perpetrators face justice as quickly as potential.”
Jas Athwal, Labour chief of Redbridge Council, mentioned the council would proceed to work carefully with police and that safety in areas surrounding the mosque could be elevated.
I’m in touch with the police and Albert Road Mosque in regards to the disgusting racist assault that came about final night time. There isn’t any place for hatred, racism or Islamophobia in our borough. pic.twitter.com/pSpCnfBNeB
— Jas Athwal (@Jas_Athwal) May 5, 2021
“Racist incidents like this haven’t any place in our borough and we’ll work with our pals and neighbours at Albert Road Mosque, and the police to make sure the security of all worshippers.”
Detective Chief Superintendent Stephen Clayman, in command of policing for the Redbridge space, mentioned: “We take all studies of hate crime very severely and have launched an investigation.
“Incidents like this won’t be tolerated and my officers can be enterprise enhanced patrols within the space to supply reassurance to the area people and guests to the mosque.”
Anyone with details about this incident is requested to name police on 101.
