Tell MAMA Makes Intervention to Support Finsbury Park Mosque Staff

March 12, 2025 Article

A butcher has avoided jail after making “extremely threatening” phone calls filled with racist language to the Finsbury Park Mosque that left its caretaker frightened that the place of worship would be attacked.

Lee Harper, 47, made four calls from his own phone number to the north London mosque’s office between 3.30pm and 5pm on January 21.

During the calls, he said “I’m a butcher, I will come around with the boys”, “go back to your Middle East country” and referenced the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court heard on Monday.

The calls left the man who answered the phone, named as Mr Hussein, “extremely frightened and fearful”, according to his impact statement summarised by the prosecution.

Prosecutor Varinder Hayre said Mr Hussein was “fearful of the mosque being attacked as he was the caretaker” and that this was heightened because worshippers including women and children were around the site at the time.

Harper, of Highgate High Street, Hornsey, was sentenced to 10 weeks’ imprisonment suspended for 18 months.

District Judge Hina Rai said the calls, three of which were recorded, were “vile, abusive and extremely threatening” and raised the suspended sentence from eight weeks because of Harper’s “racial language”.

Prior to the ruling, Harper’s defence barrister told the court “he’s packed his bags, he’s made arrangements, because he knows full well” a custodial sentence “is a very realistic outcome”.

Judge Rai said Harper, who wore a pale-blue shirt in the dock, embarked on the “clearly targeted” campaign after watching a programme on the Southport killings.

The day after watching it, he drank alcohol at work and left the butcher’s to call the mosque, his defence barrister Daniel Cavaglieri said.

Each call was picked up by Mr Hussein and expletive-filled transcripts were read to the court.

Harper referred to the Mayor of London in one call, saying: “I’m going to come there tonight, arm yourselves because you’ve got no idea what’s coming, because I’ve got nothing to lose, and tell Mr Sadiq Khan f****** hell, he was coming a mile off.”

The butcher said his “mate” was unable to “claim even a little bit” of benefits “because all your brothers have got it”.

“But I will make an example of you, and you will read about me in the paper”, he said.

Harper repeatedly asked the victim for his name before questioning if he was called “Mohammed” or “Hamza”, referring to radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza who Harper claimed he used to see by the mosque.

Hamza led the Finsbury Park Mosque in the 1990s and is serving a life sentence in the US for terrorism offences.

Mr Hussein responded that he had no name and Harper told him he should kill his parents for that.

Police officers attended the butcher’s shop on January 24 and Harper nodded as the allegations were read to him, the court heard.

He was arrested and admitted making the calls but said he “doesn’t adhere to any racist ideologies”, it was told.

His defence barrister said Harper had intermittently struggled with alcohol for several years.

This manifested as “binge drinking when moments get a bit too much for him”, Mr Cavaglieri said.

The lawyer said Harper had shown “genuine remorse” and accepted his calls were “entirely vile”.

Tell MAMA Director, Iman Atta OBE read out a Tell MAMA community impact statement in the court about how anti-Muslim hate aimed at people in institutions can exacerbate wider fears for those who use the mosque in question. The judge also referenced Tell MAMA data on the numbers of anti-Muslim hate cases on an annual basis and Tell MAMA’s work was highlighted by the judge in the sentencing remarks.

Harper, of previous good character, pleaded guilty to one count of sending a message via telephone call that conveyed a threat of serious harm, namely “coming down to a mosque with references to butchering”.

He also admitted two counts of making menacing telephone calls to the Finsbury Park Mosque’s office.

Sentencing him, Judge Rai said the comments “consisted of racist language, derogatory comments and threatened harm”.

She warned of the online “misinformation” after the Southport killings.

False information about the identity of the attacker sparked riots in the UK this summer.

She added: “Finsbury Park Mosque has previously been attacked and this is well known, which will have added to (Mr Hussein’s) fear of reprisals.”

Darren Osborne ploughed a hired van into worshippers gathered near the place of worship in an Islamophobic terror attack on June 19 2017.

Harper was ordered to attend an alcohol treatment programme for three months and told he must carry out five days of rehabilitative activity, as well as 200 hours of unpaid work.

He was also handed a five-year restraining order barring him from contacting or attempting to contact Mr Hussein directly or indirectly, from contacting the mosque, or going within 200 metres of it.

The court was told that anti-Islamophobia reporting service Tell Mama recorded the highest number of “anti-Muslim hate cases” per year in 2024, since their records started in 2011 to 2012.

It heard that a total of 6,313 such cases were reported that year, a 165% rise on 2022.

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Tell MAMA’s Survey Finds that 1 in 3 British Muslims are considering leaving the U.K

November 20, 2024 Article

TELL MAMA British Muslim Poll Findings (30th September – 14th October 2024)

The findings of a Tell MAMA and Survation poll with British Muslims carried out 8 weeks after the start of far-right demonstrations after the murder of 3 young girls in Southport, have demonstrated the following:

➢ 1 in 4 British Muslims interviewed online and via the telephone experienced anti-Muslim hate or Islamophobia post July 30th 2024. (This accounted for Islamophobic hate incidents that took place online or at a street level).
➢ 2 in 3 British Muslims surveyed said that the potential of risk and harm to Muslim communities had increased post the 30th of July.
➢ 1 in 3 British Muslims surveyed said that the far-right demonstrations made them consider leaving the U.K. to settle into another country.
➢ 7 in 10 British Muslims surveyed felt that anti-Muslim hate or Islamophobia has become more widespread post the 30th of July.

➢ Nearly 4 in 10 surveyed said that there is a risk to their local mosque from far-right groups and extremists.

The Tell MAMA/Survation survey also found some positive and more optimistic findings after the 30th of July far right demonstrations that took part in various parts of the United Kingdom.

These included:

➢ 1 in 2 British Muslims surveyed said that the recent far right demonstrations (post the 30th of July), made them feel more open about their Muslim identity. This was usually through conversations that they had with friends and colleagues.

➢ 6 in 10 Muslims said that they felt safe in Britain.

These findings highlight growing fears within British Muslim communities and these findings should also be read in conjunction with the Tell MAMA/Survation poll conducted with British Muslims from the 15th of July to the 29th of July 2024. (In this poll, 550 British Muslims were surveyed and the polling took place just before the far right riots that have formed a benchmark for the latest Tell MAMA/Survation No2H8 November campaign poll.)

The recent poll also demonstrates that a substantive number of British Muslims polled feel that their local mosques are at risk from far-right extremist groups. Tell MAMA also understands that the ‘Places of Worship Protective Security Fund’continues to try and meet the security needs of local places of worship such as mosques. (This scheme is administered by the Home Office).

The Tell MAMA/Survation poll also worryingly points to 1 in 3 British Muslims seeking to leave the U.K. and to move to other countries. These findings do demonstrate that local police forces, local authorities, local political leaders, national government and statutory authorities all have a role in re-assuring local faith communities such as Muslim communities, particularly around their safety and security.

Of particular concern is that 7 in 10 British Muslims who were polled say that anti-Muslim hate or Islamophobia has become more widespread post the 30th of July demonstrations.

Finally, it is also clear that the recent far right demonstrations have added to a sense in about half of the British Muslim polled, that they are willing to assert their Muslim identity in a more open and transparent manner, rather than shying away from asserting this part of their identity. This is an interesting and heartening finding and also points somewhat as a reaction to anti-Muslim commentary and actions by far-right groups.

Speaking on the findings of the Tell MAMA/Survation poll, the Director of Tell MAMA said:

“The poll findings demonstrate that anti-Muslim hate or Islamophobia is having significant impacts on Britain’s Muslim communities. The findings show that much more work needs to be undertaken in re-assuring Britain’s Muslim communities and in supporting the social cohesion in our local areas. The findings should be a wake-up call for Central Government.

In the weeks since the riots at the end of July, Tell Mama has been inundated with calls from members of the public who have been shouted at aggressively and threatened to be killed, some have been spat at and assaulted. There has also been an increase in online reports including calls to burn down mosques, calls for mass migration and calls for Muslims and migrants to be killed.

Tell MAMA continues to support the victims of anti-Muslim hate or Islamophobia in a number of ways since 2011. We help them report incidents to Police or work with employers when incidents occur in the workplace.  We are an ‘always-on’ service for those who need us both in terms of practical, legal and emotional support.

But there must now be a laser like focus from the government on preventing the causes of anti-Muslim and Islamophobia. We must see Central Government acknowledge that much more work needs to be done in re-assuring British Muslim communities and in making real long-term commitments to challenging such hate”.

NOTES 

Survation (on behalf of Tell MAMA), contacted 750 members of the Muslim communities in the UK – online or by telephone between 30 September 2024 and 14 October 2024.

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Man who called bus driver a ‘terrorist’ and ‘Hamas’ found guilty of hate crime

November 1, 2023 Article

A man who called a bus driver a ‘terrorist’ and ‘Hamas’ will appear again in court on November 27 after pleading guilty to a racially aggravated public order offence.

Hardy Jalloh, 34, targeted the bus driver whilst aboard a 116 bus on Staines Road in Feltham, west London, on October 26.

A press release from the Metropolitan police confirmed that charges against Jalloh followed a day after his arrest.

Charges concerned a Section 4A offence under the Public Order Act, a racially aggravated offence under Section 31 of the Crime and Disorder Act (1998), and possession of cannabis, the press release confirmed.

Having pleaded guilty to all offences at West London Magistrates’ Court on October 28, the judge granted Jalloh bail until his next court date on November 27 for sentencing.

The Met also confirmed that it has made over 70 arrests related to hate crimes in the capital for “offences relating to the Israel/Hamas conflict,” the force confirmed, adding that officers are also providing more high visibility patrols, whilst working with partners and communities to ensure they feel safe.

Chief Inspector Stephen Warnes, who led the investigation, said: “We will not tolerate any form of hate crime, or tolerate anyone inciting violence.

“We continue to work alongside our colleagues at Transport for London (TfL) to ensure their staff and Londoner’s can go about life without suffering abusive behaviour.”

The Met has recorded alarming rises in reports of hate crime offences against Muslim and Jewish communities in recent weeks – with London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan posting on October 30: “This weekend we saw some horrendous examples of antisemitism and Islamophobia both in our city and across the globe.

Let me be clear: London has zero tolerance for hate. We must not allow events overseas to divide us and lead to hatred.”

The Community Security Trust recorded over 500 antisemitic incidents in London alone following Hamas’s deadly terror attacks on October 7.

Tell MAMA published our latest figures that confirmed a seven-fold increase in anti-Muslim cases between October 7 and October 29 – of the 515 anti-Muslim cases, 155 occurred in London.

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Categories: Hamas, Israel Palestine, London, MET Police, News, TFL

515 anti-Muslim cases reported to Tell MAMA between Oct 7-29

October 31, 2023 Article

Tell MAMA logged 515 anti-Muslim cases between October 7 and October 29 – a seven-fold increase over the same period last year (where we received 73 cases).

Of the 515 cases, 247 cases happened offline – with 177 cases of abusive behaviour, 25 threats, 24 assaults, 13 cases of vandalism, 11 acts of discrimination, 12 cases of hate speech and 5 examples of anti-Muslim literature.

Cases occurred in areas like London (155), North West (26), Lancashire (6), South Yorkshire (7), West Yorkshire (12), East Midlands (9) and West Midlands (13), South East (4), South West (5), North East (6), Wales (2), Scotland (2).

In the online world, Tell MAMA received 268 cases.

Like all Tell MAMA cases, the figures are subject to further revision and analysis.

LinkedIn removed a dehumanising, anti-Muslim post that called Muslims an ‘infestation’ in a rant that also contained white supremacist language after Tell MAMA flagged it. We also filed a report with the Metropolitan Police to investigate further.

Broader anti-Muslim narratives on social media platforms like Twitter/X link Muslims to terrorism as far-right accounts push securitisation narratives about Muslim women in calls to ban articles of religious clothing.

We are concerned about the targeting of Muslim communities at major transport hubs, including rail networks who faced targeted abuse, harassment and threats in recent weeks, especially during evenings and weekends. We urge communities to keep our tailored safety advice on trains in mind which we created in partnership with British Transport Police.

The hate crime investigation into the shocking targeting of the Oxford Mosque and Islamic Cultural Society on 28 October with a petrol can thrown into its car park is ongoing. Tell MAMA is liaising with Thames Valley Police. Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 43230484992. We can also do this on your behalf or anonymously.

Some shocking cases flagged with us made headlines in the media alongside spikes in cases including coverage in LBC, the Evening Standard and the Financial Times.

Previous bulletins highlighted broader anti-Muslim, anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian abuse, harassment, vandalism and violence.

Further notes:

We have safety advice in both English and Arabic – and urge Muslim communities to remain vigilant when out and about.

Our counselling service is there for anyone in need. If you would like to access the service or find out more about it, e-mail us at counselling@tellmamauk.org

In any emergency, dial 999.

 

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Categories: hate, Israel Palestine, News

Anti-Muslim cases to Tell MAMA triple in 6 days – an update

October 12, 2023 Article

Tell MAMA is deeply concerned with the rise in antisemitic incidents in the UK and rising anti-Muslim cases to our service in recent days following Hamas’s deadly terror attacks on October 7 and the ongoing painful repercussions for Palestinians and Israelis.

The nature of many offline cases sent to our service is often overtly racist – targeting Arab and Palestinian communities with dehumanising slurs, anti-Muslim slurs or in some cases targeting their homes, or when speaking Arabic in public, as well as targeting Asian and Muslim communities.

For example, a Palestinian Muslim family had “Killers Terrorists” daubed on their front door.

Other cases see individuals called “bloodthirsty” and “terrorists” or in the online world, Muslims are described collectively as “terrorists” amidst calls for “mass deportations”. In one such online case, a Sussex-based individual who self-identifies as being on the far-right called for violent “resistance” against Muslim communities on Twitter/X. Such language places all Muslims into tropes that dehumanise them and which foment hatred towards them through this dehumanising language. This is not acceptable and Tell MAMA will work with victims who are targeted by this language to seek relief or support.

The following cases came into Tell MAMA between October 7th and October 12th.

37 offline cases (3 assaults, 7 threatening behaviour and 27 cases of abusive behaviour). Cases occurred in areas like London, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire, Derby and Birmingham.

61 online cases – a majority of which contained dehumanising anti-Muslim language and tropes, equating communities with terrorism and violence.

For comparison, in the same time period last year, (between October 7th and October 12th 2022), we recorded 30 cases.

Tell MAMA received 10 cases last week (October 1 to October 6, seven of which occurred offline).

The numbers remain, like all Tell MAMA cases, subject to further revision and analysis, and are intended to demonstrate the rise our service recorded this week.

Speaking on this sharp rise in reported cases, the Director of Tell MAMA, Iman Atta OBE said: “This rise in anti-Muslim sentiment is deeply worrying. We know that the Community Security Trust is also demonstrating a sharp rise in antisemitism and this shows that what happens in the Middle East, has real consequences and impacts for communities in the UK.

I urge people who have been targeted by anti-Muslim hate to report to us so that they do not suffer in silence. We should never allow such hatred and intolerance to take root in our communities and at this time, please look out for each other, whether Muslim or Jewish. We must stand together against intolerance, hate and racism.”

Further notes:

Furthermore, Lancashire Police are investigating the dumping of a pig’s head at a proposed mosque in Barnoldswick on Sunday afternoon, as a man shouting “Islamic f****** scumbags” occurred in Rossendale on October 11.

With Hate Crime Awareness Week 2023 beginning tomorrow, we will continue to challenge all forms of racism and hate, promote mutuality and support, and why it is so crucial to report cases.

We have safety advice in both English and Arabic – and urge Muslim communities to remain vigilant when out and about.

In any emergency, dial 999.

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Categories: Antisemitism, hate crime, Israel Palestine, News

Anti-Muslim cases to Tell MAMA triple in 6 days – an update

October 12, 2023 Article

Tell MAMA is deeply concerned with the rise in antisemitic incidents in the UK and rising anti-Muslim cases to our service in recent days following Hamas’s deadly terror attacks on October 7 and the ongoing painful repercussions for Palestinians and Israelis.

The nature of many offline cases sent to our service is often overtly racist – targeting Arab and Palestinian communities with dehumanising slurs, anti-Muslim slurs or in some cases targeting their homes, or when speaking Arabic in public, as well as targeting Asian and Muslim communities.

For example, a Palestinian Muslim family had “Killers Terrorists” daubed on their front door.

Other cases see individuals called “bloodthirsty” and “terrorists” or in the online world, Muslims are described collectively as “terrorists” amidst calls for “mass deportations”. In one such online case, a Sussex-based individual who self-identifies as being on the far-right called for violent “resistance” against Muslim communities on Twitter/X. Such language places all Muslims into tropes that dehumanise them and which foment hatred towards them through this dehumanising language. This is not acceptable and Tell MAMA will work with victims who are targeted by this language to seek relief or support.

The following cases came into Tell MAMA between October 7th and October 12th.

37 offline cases (3 assaults, 7 threatening behaviour and 27 cases of abusive behaviour). Cases occurred in areas like London, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire, Derby and Birmingham.

61 online cases – a majority of which contained dehumanising anti-Muslim language and tropes, equating communities with terrorism and violence.

For comparison, in the same time period last year, (between October 7th and October 12th 2022), we recorded 30 cases.

Tell MAMA received 10 cases last week (October 1 to October 6, seven of which occurred offline).

The numbers remain, like all Tell MAMA cases, subject to further revision and analysis, and are intended to demonstrate the rise our service recorded this week.

Speaking on this sharp rise in reported cases, the Director of Tell MAMA, Iman Atta OBE said: “This rise in anti-Muslim sentiment is deeply worrying. We know that the Community Security Trust is also demonstrating a sharp rise in antisemitism and this shows that what happens in the Middle East, has real consequences and impacts for communities in the UK.

I urge people who have been targeted by anti-Muslim hate to report to us so that they do not suffer in silence. We should never allow such hatred and intolerance to take root in our communities and at this time, please look out for each other, whether Muslim or Jewish. We must stand together against intolerance, hate and racism.”

Further notes:

Furthermore, Lancashire Police are investigating the dumping of a pig’s head at a proposed mosque in Barnoldswick on Sunday afternoon, as a man shouting “Islamic f****** scumbags” occurred in Rossendale on October 11.

With Hate Crime Awareness Week 2023 beginning tomorrow, we will continue to challenge all forms of racism and hate, promote mutuality and support, and why it is so crucial to report cases.

We have safety advice in both English and Arabic – and urge Muslim communities to remain vigilant when out and about.

In any emergency, dial 999.

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Categories: Antisemitism, hate crime, Israel Palestine, News

Man allegedly shouted racist abuse and exposed himself outside Swindon mosque

July 31, 2023 Article

Police in Swindon arrested a man described as shouting racist abuse at worshippers outside of a mosque.

In a statement, officers attended calls on the evening of July 27 at the Jamia Mosque on Broad Street at around 8:30 pm.

After members of the public identified the suspect, the officers arrested a male on suspicion of a racially aggravated Section 4A Public Order offence, outraging public decency and an alleged indecent exposure offence.

Wiltshire Police are keen to hear from other witnesses and urging the public to come forward by calling 101 and quoting the reference 54230079138. Tell MAMA can pass information to officers on your behalf or anonymously.

The suspect remains in custody for questioning per the press release on July 28.

 

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Woman guilty of assaulting taxi driver and shouting ‘Go back to Pakistan’

June 30, 2023 Article

A woman who punched a taxi driver in the face and shouted that they should “go back to Pakistan” will face sentencing next month.

The Bucks Free Press reported that 22-year-old Nicole Kupaza was guilty of one count of racially aggravated assault after the jury rejected her claim of self-defence.

An earlier report stated that the assault occurred on Christmas Eve at Tiplow train station last year.

The prosecution outlined how Ms Kupaza had approached the taxi office operated by Mohammed Malik and had requested that she wait outside so he could speak with another customer, as she lacked any financial means to book a taxi.

For the prosecution, they described how Ms Kupaza, having assaulted Mr Malik, had also shouted, “Go back to Pakistan,” and similar abusive statements.

Nicole Kupaza, whilst accepting she did assault them, had told police she had acted in self-defence and faced racist abuse in trial coverage published on June 22.

The Law Pages court listings website detailed that the prosecution had made their closing arguments the following day on June 23.

More broadly, Tell MAMA provides taxi drivers and taxi firms with tailored support and advice via our Safety, Security & Beyond scheme, which sits within the existing support structures of our service.

Kupaza will re-appear at Reading Crown Court for sentencing on July 27.

Are you a taxi driver or taxi firm interested in our support scheme? Please email info@tellmamauk.org to register interest and for further information.

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Categories: hate crime, News, taxi driver

Appeal following racist attack on street near Islamic and Christian centres in Harlow

May 19, 2023 Article

Police in Harlow, Essex, are appealing for information following a racist assault on a street near an Islamic centre on Parringdon Road on May 14, just before 5 pm.

Parringdon Road is close to local Islamic and Christian centres, but it is unclear if the person attacked belonged to either faith group.

EssexLive added that the person attacked faced racist abuse from a group of young people who gave them a reason to stop their car before the assault occurred.

Inspector Natalie Rooney, Harlow Community Policing Team, who leads the investigation, said: “Officers from my community policing team are investigating this incident and supporting the victim.

“We take reports of hate crimes very seriously and we will not tolerate this behaviour within Harlow. “We will continue to work with our communities to stamp out this behaviour and bring offenders to justice. I would ask anyone who has information that could help our enquiry, to contact us.”

In a statement, the local council condemned the ‘cowardly’ racist attack, offering their support and stating that reassurance patrols would increase in the area.

The statement read: “We are concerned by the reports of a racially aggravated assault on Paringdon Road on Sunday 14 May.

“This was a cowardly act, and such attacks have no place in our town.

“Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by this incident. Our Community Safety team is stepping up patrols in the area to reassure the community.”

Anyone with information can call 101, quoting incident reference 42/87024/23 or online. Tell MAMA can pass information to the police on your behalf or anonymously.

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Categories: Essex, hate crime, News

Man threatened to shoot Muslim woman and their child during bus tirade

January 27, 2023 Article

A Muslim woman, travelling on a bus from Kennington in south London with their young child, was threatened with being shot and called a ‘terrorist’ by men after they targeted another Muslim woman who also wears the hijab.

The women both wore hijabs and faced the indignity of being called terrorists and told to “go back home”.

Speaking to Tell MAMA and wishing to maintain anonymity, they described boarding the 133 bus before noticing the abuse but worried about intervening because of their young child.

The perpetrators, who sat opposite them, turned their attention to them, echoing the abuse directed at the other Muslim woman on November 26, 2022.

Despite telling them to “go away,” the abuse continued, as other passengers did nothing to intervene, nor did the driver stop despite her requests after one of the men threatened to ‘shoot’ them.

She added that she had hoped to capture images or videos of the perpetrators but felt unable and fearful to do so as the threatening behaviour escalated as they edged closer to her and their child.

A police investigation followed, but it was closed following a failure to identify those responsible or other witnesses coming forward.

The case closing had a double impact: a feeling of being let down by the authorities and an added caution about taking that route or other public transport.

Tell MAMA continues to educate members of the public about the importance of meaningful solidarity and safely intervening when racist, anti-Muslim, and Islamophobic hate crimes or harassment occur. For example, offering to contact the police on their behalf (if they agree to it), speaking to those impacted and providing them with reassurance or distracting attention away from the perpetrator(s), and if safe to do so, challenging the perpetrator(s) and using a phone to photograph or film the incident to share with authorities.

Academics have long explored the impacts of gendered anti-Muslim abuse and Islamophobia in academic spaces, on streets and in other public spaces – online or offline.

Get advice from our confidential and free helpline on 0800 456 1226. Or through our free iOS or Android apps. Report through our online form. Alternatively, please leave us a WhatsApp message at 0734 184 6086.

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Categories: bus, hate crime, Hijab, London, News, shoot, TFL