Up to 85 Muslim Graves Desecrated in Targeted Attack at UK Cemetery
- Up to 85 Muslim graves were desecrated at Carpenders Park Lawn cemetery in Watford, described as an 'Islamophobic hate crime' by the council.
- The vandalism affected a section reserved for Muslim burials, leading to grief within the community.
- Cllr Muhammed Butt expressed his thoughts are with affected families and emphasized, 'I cannot imagine how they must be feeling at this moment.'
- Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson characterized the incident as 'abhorrent' and committed to engaging with Muslim communities for support.
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UK police investigate vandalism of Muslim children’s graves
Hertfordshire police have launched an investigation into the vandalism of 85 Muslim graves located in Carpenders Park Lawn Cemetery, Watford. Police said the majority of damage was done to graves which were "the resting place of babies and young children" and have since launched extra patrols in the area as well as called for any witnesses to come forward with information. One inspector told reporters that senior officers have started working wi…
Graves of babies among dozens vandalized in suspected Islamophobic
LONDON: Dozens of graves, including those of babies and young children, were desecrated in a suspected Islamophobic hate crime in the British town of Watford, near London, prompting widespread condemnation and sorrow from the local community. The vandalism, which affected up to 85 graves, is under investigation by Hertfordshire Police. Officers have yet to make any arrests,
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