UK Muslim leaders in Manchester report rise in Islamophobic incidents

Local Muslim leaders in Manchester have expressed concern about rising Islamophobic incidents and hate crimes against Muslims following the terror attack in the British city. Senior members of the Muslim community in Britain’s third largest city say that they have received reports of criminal acts and abusive behaviour since the attack on Manchester Arena earlier […]

Local Muslim leaders in Manchester have expressed concern about rising Islamophobic incidents and hate crimes against Muslims following the terror attack in the British city.

Senior members of the Muslim community in Britain’s third largest city say that they have received reports of criminal acts and abusive behaviour since the attack on Manchester Arena earlier this week.

A spokesman for the Manchester Islamic Centre, also known as the Didsbury Mosque, said Wednesday that the terrorist attack in the city on Monday has no place in any religion.  

“The horrific atrocity that occurred in Manchester on Monday night has shocked us all,” said Fawzi Haffar.

“We encourage anyone, and I repeat we encourage anyone, who may have information about the individual involved to contact the police without any delay.” (presstv)