Vile 'punish a Muslim' points-scoring letter circulating in London reported to police

People were urged to carry out acts of violence including verbal abuse and physical assault
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Ella Wills9 March 2018

A vile letter encouraging a "punish a Muslim" points-scoring game in London has been reported to police.

The threatening letter, which has also been circulated online, urged its recipients to join a national day of violence against Muslims in April.

It asked people to carry out violent acts including verbal abuse, removing a woman’s hijab or head-scarf, physical assault and using acid as a weapon.

These were ranked using a points-based system, with the letter stating: “There will be rewards based on action taken”.

The letter, which was allegedly sent to a Muslim family and a business in east London, has been reported to the Metropolitan Police.

Tell MAMA, which supports those in the UK who have suffered anti-Muslim attacks, urged anyone who has received the letter to report it.

In a tweet, the group advised: “If you receive one of these letters, try not to handle it as much as possible for evidential purposes. Keep the envelope as well which is useful for police.”

Iman Atta, director of Tell Mama, said: “Those behind the malicious letters are trying to create fear within the Muslim communities and the threatening letter titled ‘Punish a Muslim Day’ may be part of a wider campaign of hate against Muslims.”

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