Police investigate possible hate crime against Al-Huda Islamic Centre in Sheffield
Police are investigating a possible hate crime against the Al-Huda Islamic Centre in Sheffield. The building is on Hanover Street.
Muhbeen Hussain, the founder of British Muslim Youth, contacted Tell MAMA about this incident this morning.
Reports coming in that a mosque in Sheffield has been attacked. Quran's and items inside have been decimated. @TellMamaUK
— Muhbeen Hussain (@MuhbeenH) June 17, 2016
. Report confirmed. The mosque attacked was Al-Huda Islamic Centre in Sheffield. Potential hate crime, yet this unconfirmed. @TellMamaUK
— Muhbeen Hussain (@MuhbeenH) June 17, 2016
British Muslim Youth posted at 4:12am this morning:”Confirmed reports that Al-Huda Islamic Centre in Sheffield has been attacked. It may be a possible hate crime but at the moment, it is unconfirmed.
Sources are suggesting that Quran’s have been decimated and other horrible acts have been committed.”
The group also tweeted: “Al Huda Islamic Centre, Sheffield has been attacked. Qurans decimated. #risinghate”.
Photos were also attached.
Our staff are trying to contact the Islamic Centre to offer support and security advice.
The BBC’s Sheffield and South Yorkshire live blog also picked up the story.
A video from the scene has now appeared online:
We extend our gratitude to Muhbeen Hussain and British Muslim Youth for reporting this incident to Tell MAMA. It’s important to remember that every report matters.
Did you witness the incident? You can contact Tell MAMA in confidence on 0800 456 1226. Or email info@tellmamauk.org
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