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Crime & Safety · NewhamMan charged over graffiti attacks on east London Muslim venues
A 21-year-old man has been charged with five counts of racially and religiously-aggravated criminal damage after offensive graffiti was sprayed on five Muslim venues in east London. Illia Bilyk is due to appear in court on September 17.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police restrict UKIP anti-Islam march over disorder fears
The Metropolitan Police has imposed restrictions on a UK Independence Party (UKIP) anti-Islam march planned for central London this weekend. The decision, made under the Public Order Act, aims to prevent serious disorder and disruption.
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Council & Politics · LondonKhan pledges £875k to fight extremism amid hate crime rise
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced an additional £875,000 to combat extremism across the capital. This funding comes as London records significant increases in antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate crimes, with police noting a rise in young people involved in counter-terrorism cases.
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Transport & TfL · LondonMuslim woman abused on London bus says niqab triggers daily harassment
A 21-year-old woman wearing a niqab was verbally abused and threatened on a London bus on 31 July. Salsabil says Islamophobic incidents happen daily, but she rarely reports them after police dismissed a previous complaint. Reported Islamophobic offences in London rose 31% in the past year.
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Crime & Safety · CamdenTwo men sentenced for homophobic assault on Gospel Oak couple
Two men were convicted of assault by beating after chasing and spitting at a gay couple in Gospel Oak, Camden, in July 2025. The attack, aggravated by homophobic hostility, left the victims with lasting fear and anxiety. The defendants were sentenced to community orders and fines.
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