Stoke-on-Trent faith leaders meet to call for peace after riots

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Masjid Salahuddin in Hanley was targeted as part of the protest that turned violent on 3 August.

Muhammad Amir, imam at the City Central Mosque in Hanley was at the event and said: “I told my community to stay indoors and to try to stay as calm as possible.

“I believe it will pass but the fear aspect is still there.

“For people to attack mosques and show fear and bigotry towards Muslims, I do not understand why it has happened.

“Certain people out there have animosity and hatred in their hearts but I believe love is stronger.”

Lloyd Cooke, chief executive of local charity Saltbox, organised the event.

He said: “On Saturday, I wanted to cry because my heart was broken at the shocking scenes we saw, the terrible violence and the way our police were being abused.

“Today, I want to cry tears of gratitude because this has been the most lovely event where we have had men and women, black, white and brown, who are here for peace.

“It has been a wonderful antidote to the most difficult week.”


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