Lambeth Council has this week been reaching out to faith groups and sanctuary services in the borough to offer reassurance and support following the outbreak of hateful far-right racist violence in parts of the country outside of London.
The council welcome the Government’s decision to deploy thousands of riot police to areas affected by this violence, as far-right activists continue to twist the horrific events in Southport last week for their own abhorrent agenda.
There is intelligence suggesting the possibility of protests in parts of London this evening, not Lambeth, and we know that the Metropolitan Police are preparing to respond and working with councils in those local areas on ensuring community unity.
Cllr Dr Mahamed Hashi, Lambeth’s Cabinet member for Safer Communities, said:
“At present intelligence suggests there is no direct threat to Lambeth, and we remain united in rejecting hate. However we are liaising with faith groups, sanctuary services, the Met Police, our MPs and other stakeholders to ensure that we are fully up to date with the situation on the ground.
“Councils across London are coming together to share intelligence and promote messages of unity. We are also united in condemning the mindless rioting, violence and the incredibly distressing targeting of sanctuary seekers, Muslim communities and Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic people which we have seen in some parts of the country.
“Importantly the Government has announced security funding for mosques that feel at risk which I really welcome, and I would encourage people to take that up where needed.”
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Residents are asked that if they do see or hear anything of concern to call the police on 999.
