ANTI-MUSLIM LETTERS SENT TO CITY HOMES

COUNTER-TERRORISM POLICE LAUNCH HATE CRIME PROBE AFTER CARDIFF TARGETED

LETTERS encouraging people to take part in a “punish a Muslim day” have been sent to homes in Cardiff.

The A4 letters tell people to get involved in a violent anti-Muslim day.

Counter-terrorism police are treating the letters as a possible hate crime and Muslim organisations have condemned them.

Recipients are encouraged to abuse Muslims in different ways on a designated day in April to score points. Actions listed on the sheet include pulling a headscarf from a woman for 25 points and beating up a Muslim for 100 points. The letters also encourage acid attacks, verbal abuse and arson.

They read: “Sheep follow orders and are easily led, they are allowing the white majority nations of Europe and North America to become over-run by those who like nothing more than to do us harm and turn our democracies into Sharia led police states.”

Posting on Twitter, activist organisation Tell MAMA UK said it has received reports of the letter from across the country. The group, set up to tackle anti-Muslim hatred, said: “We continue to receive reports of letters received from across the country. Now into double figures. Please report them into us at Tell MAMA or to 101. We are working with police forces on this malicious campaign.”

Saleem Kidwai, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Wales, confirmed letters have been sent in Cardiff as well as London, Sheffield, Leicester and Bradford.

Mr Kidwai said the council is working with local authorities to manage the situation.

He added: “It is of great concern and we are working closely with authorities and I understand the police are looking into it.

“We don’t know where it started or who is behind it but even one incident it too much for any community.”

According to the BBC six reports of the hate crime have been received by West Yorkshire Police, including one letter sent to Liberal Democrat Bradford councillor Riaz Ahmed.

Since being reported the news has prompted a outcry on social media.

Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood said: “I condemn this abhorrent letter and stand in solidarity with our Muslim neighbours – if you or someone you know has received a copy, please use/ share this information & report it.”

Speaking to The Mirror, the Metropolitan Police confirmed it was aware of the leaflets being distributed in London.

A spokesman said: “The MPS does not tolerate any form of hate crime. If anyone believes they have been a victim of such an offence we would encourage them to report it to police so it can be fully investigated.”