A mosque in Stratford, East London, was vandalized in a suspected hate crime, marked by graffiti that has since been removed. The Metropolitan Police classified the incident as 'racially or religiously aggravated criminal damage'. Reported on Thursday, no arrests have yet been made. The Newham Muslim Forum expressed gratitude for the prompt police response and described the event as a 'wake-up call,' urging politicians to combat divisive rhetoric against Muslims and minorities. A solidarity gathering is scheduled for Friday evening near the mosque.
The incident was reported on Thursday and inquiries were ongoing, with no arrests made yet.
Newham Muslim Forum thanked police and the council for a swift response to the hateful attack on the masjid in Stratford last night.
The group shared a poster with the words 'communities standing together in solidarity', with a gathering planned for Friday at 18:00 GMT on Brydges Road.
The attack on the mosque has been described as a 'wake-up call' for action against dangerous rhetoric targeting Muslims and ethnic minorities.
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