Worshippers were pelted with eggs outside an east London mosque in a truly appalling attack, police said. The attack comes as worshippers mark Ramadan. Police are investigating the incident, the Met said.
Five people were hit with eggs outside the Ilford Islamic Centre in Albert Road, Ilford, around 23:00 BST on Tuesday.
MP for Ilford South Sam Tarry tweeted he was shocked and saddened by the Islamophobic attack.
Ilford Islamic Centre director and secretary Ahmad Nawaz said nobody was injured in the unnerving attack on the worshippers who were leaving prayers at the mosque. He said: It came as a bit of a surprise. We didn’t expect this during Covid. We take it on the chin. We are always fearful of something like this. This sentiment exists.
He added: I’m very mindful of the potential of something to happen, but as a community we will confront it. Mr Tarry said: These disgraceful acts of violence and hatred have no place in Ilford, and I hope that the perpetrators face justice as soon as possible.
Note that, No arrests have yet been made but patrols have been stepped up in the area, police added.