Bottle Attack Rocks Shoreditch Mosque – Police Hunt Suspect
Police were called at around 6.45pm on Wednesday, 18 May following a racist and religiously aggravated attack on Shoreditch Mosque in Redchurch Street, E2.
Bottles Thrown, Windows Smashed
A man hurled bottles at the mosque, smashing windows but luckily causing no injuries. The shocking act has left the local community shaken and authorities on high alert.
Police Release CCTV Image
Officers from the Met’s Central East Command Unit are leading the investigation. They’ve yet to make an arrest and have released a CCTV image of a man seen near the mosque at the time. Police want the public’s help to identify him.
How to Help
- If you recognise the suspect, call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 6831/18May.
- To stay anonymous, contact Crimestoppers.
- Support and advice are also available via tellmamauk.org.
The Central East Command’s local faith officer is working closely with mosque reps and police will maintain regular patrols to reassure the community.
