The 68-year-old imam at the Southport mosque reported lasting effects on his community, emphasizing the anxiety and need for counseling among worshippers following the riots.
Hussein expressed deep personal trauma from the riots, detailing nightmares and persistent anxiety about potential threats to his safety and that of his community.
The violent unrest, spurred by misinformation, targeted minorities, reinforcing the underlying prejudices prevalent in the town, according to Imam Hussein.
Hussein revealed that the fear of repeated violence is palpable within the community, and many are on edge due to the recent traumatic events.
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