London sees record anti-Muslim hate
Reports in London have highlighted a significant rise in incidents of hatred and bias against Muslims, with the number of reports in the first half of 2026 surpassing the total recorded throughout all of 2023. This represents a sixfold increase since 2021. The organization "Tell Mama" documented 313 reports in 2021, which increased to 818 in 2022, and reached 1,909 in 2025. During the first half of 2026 alone, 1,031 reports were recorded, exceeding the total for 2023, which was 1,028. The organization expressed concern over the escalating hatred, considering it leaves victims feeling unsafe because of their religion. The police emphasized that hate crimes against Muslims are a priority, with investigations resulting in a 57% increase over the past twelve months. The mayor and police reaffirm that London firmly rejects any form of hatred against Muslims, fully supporting efforts to combat extremism and discrimination.
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