PRESS RELEASE
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR OF TOWER HAMLETS
For immediate release – Tuesday 4th Feb. 2014
Mayor Rahman: ‘Vigilante patrols will feel the full force of the law’
Following the attempt of Far Right activists to provoke civil disorder in Tower Hamlets at the weekend, Mayor Lutfur Rahman said:
”The appearance of fascist sympathisers on our streets, masquerading under the banner of ‘Christian Patrols’, was designed to provoke community division and disorder. The East End has a long and honourable tradition of opposing those who preach hatred. I fully endorse the statement of my friend, Rt. Rev. Adrian Newman, Bishop of Stepney, that there is no place for vigilante patrols on the streets of Tower Hamlets. I can reassure the community that the council and police are taking these incidents very seriously. Those involved in vigilante patrols will feel the full force of the law.”
ENDS
Notes to Editors:
For information about this press release contact Numan Hussain, Political Advisor to the Mayor, on
07508 352 023 or email
numan.hussain@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Kind regards,
Numan
Numan Hussain
Political Advisor to the Mayor
Executive Mayor’s Office
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Mulberry Place
5 Clove Crescent
London E14 2BG
DL: 020 7364 7108
Mob: 07508 352 023
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Mayor Lutfur Rahman 