‘Vigilante patrols will feel the full force of the law’

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’
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‪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

http://www.mayorlutfurrahman.wordpress.com
/ http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

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