The police have categorized vandalism at a Watford cemetery, affecting 85 graves mostly belonging to children, as an Islamophobic hate crime. Ch Supt Jon Simpson emphasized the seriousness of the incident, confirming it as a religiously motivated act after careful investigation. The community has expressed frustration over the delay in this classification, prompting police to assure them of continued support. Sgt Irfan Ishaq has been taking feedback from the Muslim community. Brent Council plans to restore the damaged plaques to reclaim a sense of peace in the cemetery.
Ch Supt Simpson said, "However, now our inquiry has progressed we are confident that sadly, this was a religiously motivated act," highlighting the seriousness of the investigation.
Sgt Irfan Ishaq expressed understanding, stating, "We completely understand their frustration at the delay in confirming it as a hate crime and stand with them in their condemnation of this dreadful incident."
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