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Police launch probe after four mosques in Birmingham are attacked by vandals

West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit are investigating in the aftermath of the Christchurch massacre

Ben Gelblum by Ben Gelblum
2019-03-21 12:08
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Counter terrorism police have launched a probe after several mosques in Birmingham had their windows smashed in with sledgehammers overnight.

Vandals struck at four different Islamic places of worship across the city in the early hours of today (Thurs).

Detectives say they are unsure of the motive behind the rampage but West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit is also investigating in the wake of the Christchurch massacre.

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Members of the Birmingham Muslim community had already spoken of their fears following the New Zealand terror attack which left 50 people dead.

West Midlands Police said they were called at 2.32am to reports of a man smashing windows with a sledgehammer at a mosque on Birchfield Road, near Aston.

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Officers arrived and established that the incident had happened some time earlier before being alerted to a similar attack on Slade Road, in nearby Erdington, at 3.14am.

Police began patrols in areas and came across further damage at mosques on Witton Road, Aston, and at Broadway, Perry Barr.

The force say forensic officers are working to identify evidence and CCTV is currently being examined.

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West Midlands Police Chief Constable Dave Thompson said: “Since the tragic events in Christchurch, New Zealand, officers and staff from West Midlands Police have been working closely with our faith partners across the region to offer reassurance and support at mosques, churches and places of prayer.

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“At the moment we don’t know the motive for last night’s attacks.

“What I can say is that the force and the Counter Terrorism Unit are working side-by-side to find whoever is responsible.

“At difficult times like this, it is incredibly important that everyone unites against those who seek to create discord, uncertainty and fear in our communities.”

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John Cotton, Labour councillor for Glebe Farm and Tile Cross areas in the city, tweeted: “Appalled to see that Birmingham mosques have been the target of vandalism and violence overnight.

“I’m working with @WMPolice & @BhamCityCouncil to ensure we find those responsible & support our Muslim communities.

“These thugs do not speak for Birmingham & will not divide us.”

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The Birmingham Council of Mosques said it a statement: “As far as we can tell the Masajids were based around Handsworth/ Aston and Witton.

“We ask the masajids to be vigilant and do not hesitate in reporting any unusual/suspicious behaviour to the police immediately.

“It is vital you report it so it can be logged.”

Anyone with information has been asked to contact police via Live Chat between 8am and midnight, via 101 any time, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

 

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