Mosques attacked, children racially abused as hard right rises in UK

A rise in hard-right sentiment in the UK is reportedly leading to increased attacks on mosques and racial abuse, particularly impacting ethnic minorities. In Basildon, Essex, a predominantly white town, Muslim residents report incidents including vandalism of a mosque with racist graffiti and harassment of Muslim women and children. These incidents, documented by a local Muslim woman named Nabila, have created a climate of fear and hypervigilance within the community. The article highlights concerns that smaller, geographically isolated ethnic minority communities are particularly vulnerable. Community members are working with local authorities to address the rising racism and support victims.

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