Mosque sprayed with racist graffiti for second time in just TWO days

TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Officers have also launched an appeal for information from the public.Mr Hussein described the repeated attacks as deliberate efforts to intimidate those who worship at the centre, and disturb the tranquillity of the local neighbourhood.Our mosque has been under attack - they are not isolated incidents, he said.However, he insisted that those responsible had not achieved their goal of dividing the community.Clearly, while these individuals have tried to tear us apart, they have only succeeded in stitching us closer together, Mr Hussein added.The volunteer emphasised that the centre wanted authorities to treat the situation with appropriate seriousness and ensure that community members felt both protected and listened to.Rather than creating division among worshippers, Mr Hussein said the vandalism had strengthened bonds within the congregation, with the perpetrators failing to cause a rift as intended.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSMet Police makes new arrest in connection to Golders Green arson attackBritain's working men's clubs fighting for survival: 'Labour's destroying its own history!'Pastor arrested while preaching returns to street for first time in 4 monthsAn emergency community meeting was convened on Wednesday, bringing together council officials, police representatives and local residents to address the escalating situation.Paulette Hamilton MP, who attended the gathering, spoke of the profound impact on those who use the centre.The community is living in fear. They feel they are not safe in the local area, she said, they feel the building is no longer safe to come to.Fellow MP Ayoub Khan shared similar concerns, noting that anxiety had spread among residents.Clearly an attack of a premises of any institution of one faith group is going to have an affect on all members of our community, he said.The meeting highlighted growing unease about safety in the Kingstanding area at large.West Midlands Police stated they take all forms of hate crime seriously, with officers reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity and conducting door-to-door enquiries.Chief Inspector Vicki Stott said: Any type of racist or harmful graffiti will not be tolerated and we are committed to identifying and detaining whoever is responsible.Superintendent Haroon Chughtai condemned the vandalism, calling any attempt to spread hatred in Birmingham deplorable.We simply don't tolerate any form of racist or hateful graffiti, and we are working at pace to find whoever was responsible, he said.Police urged anyone with relevant footage, including CCTV, dashcam or doorbell video recordings, to come forward.Neighbourhood officers remain in regular contact with mosque leaders and worshippers to provide reassurance as the investigation continues. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter