By Mark Payne

Published 2nd Aug 2024

Leaders of Hartlepool’s Nasir Mosque have thanked the community for their support after it became a focus for far-right protesters.

Police had to stand guard outside the mosque in Brougham Terrace on Wednesday evening after protesters gathered outside.

It was after a planned vigil for the children murdered in Southport turned into a protest march then descended into shameful scenes of violence and disorder in and around Murray Street.

Imam of the Nasir Mosque, Tahir Selby, said: “The vigil to remember and pray for those families who suffered in the terrible attack in Southport, was a wonderful idea.

“Our prayers go out to those poor families. But then to go and create disorder in the town spoiled all the good intentions we have. People should really think about the consequences of their actions.

source https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/leaders-of-hartlepool-mosque-thank-community-for-outpouring-of-love-after-being-targeted-during-protest-4727539