Vandalism, taunts and hijabs torn off: Muslim leaders in UK say hate crime hitting new levels
Summary
Hate crimes targeting Muslims in the UK have increased significantly, with many attacks against individuals and mosques. Muslim leaders and communities report rising fear and frustration about the slow and limited response from government, police, and media.Key Facts
- Anti-Muslim hate crimes in England and Wales rose by 19% in the year ending March 2025.
- Over a three-month period, 27 attacks were reported against 25 mosques across 23 locations in the UK.
- Attacks include violent assaults, vandalism, firebomb attempts, and harassment.
- Muslim women face particular hostility, including having hijabs forcibly removed and being verbally abused or filmed.
- In Scotland, nearly one-third of religious hate crimes targeted Muslims.
- A recent attack near a mosque in Edinburgh injured five people; a man was charged with attempted murder linked to terrorism.
- More than half of British Muslims said they experienced religious prejudice in the past year.
- Some Muslim leaders criticize the government for a slow or weak response to rising anti-Muslim hate since riots in 2024.
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