One UK mosque attacked ‘every five days’, says British Muslim Trust
Summary
A British Muslim group says there is one attack on a mosque in the UK every five days, with more than 70 attacks recorded in the past year. The government has offered up to £40 million to help mosques improve their security, but many mosques face delays and difficulties getting this funding.Key Facts
- Over 70 attacks on mosques in the UK happened in the last year.
- Attacks include violence, vandalism, harassment, and hate speech.
- London, Greater Manchester, and the West Midlands have the most mosque attacks.
- Anti-Muslim hate crimes in England and Wales rose by 19% in the year to March 2025.
- The government provides up to £40 million for mosque security measures like CCTV and alarms.
- Mosques must show clear evidence of risk to get funding, which some say is a barrier.
- Some mosques have waited up to 18 months to receive security funding.
- The British Muslim Trust says attacks are increasing and urges faster help from the government.
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