Press / Media MSF Press Release 30th June 2007 | MSF Press Release 30th June 2007 |
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Attempted Car Bombings in London The Muslim Safety Forum (MSF) was informed by the police of the attempted car bomb attacks early on Friday morning 29 th of June 2007 in London's West End. The MSF has received a number of updates from the police and attended meetings with Assistant Commissioner Tariq Ghaffur and DAC Cressida Dick. MSF is acutely aware of the dangers presented by these incidents to all of us in Britain and how such acts are being used to divide our community by terrorists. We call upon all who have any information that may assist in investigations to contact the police immediately. Mujib Miah, the Chair of MSF stated; "this incident highlights the threat that we face and the importance of remaining vigilant, and I'd like to thank those that spotted the potential car bomb and to the officers who risked their lives to make the device safe." He further added, "We have asked the police to take on board the community concerns regarding possible backlash caused by inaccurate, sensationalised and irresponsible media reporting of the incident based on conjecture. We emphasise that incidents such as these should be used to emphasis that we will not be divided and not allow terrorists to affect our way of life. We would like to take this opportunity to highlight that in the past members of the Muslim community have proved an invaluable asset to the police in such investigations."
END Note for Editors: The MSF is made up of national and regional Islamic organisations including: Al Ershad Centre, Al Ikhlas Foundation / Muslim Prisoners Support Group, Al Khoei Foundation, Al Maghrib, Al Muntada Al Islami, Amal Trust, AMP – BTP, AMP – MPS, An Nisa Society, Bangla 2000 - 1990 Trust, Barnet Muslim Advisory Group, Basildon Islamic Centre, British Muslim Forum (BMF), Eritrean Muslim Community, FAIR, FOSIS, IFE, Iqra Trust, ISB, Islamic Cultural Centre, Kingswood Islamic Committee, LMC, MAB, MCB, Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre, Muslim Directory, Muslim Parliament, Muslim Voices, Muslimaat UK, Q News, Somali Muslim Community, Cage Prisoners, The Avenue School, The Muslim College, UKIM, Women's Relief, YMO, UMO The MSF is the key advisory body for the Police Service and has signed a working protocol with the Metropolitan Police & ACPO to build better police / community relations. It has been advising the police on matters of safety and security from the Muslim perspective for over five years now. It meets on a monthly basis with senior representatives of ACPO and the MPS, the MPA, Home Office, CPS and the IPCC amongst others. If you have any further queries then please contact: Azad Ali (07956 527 296) or Abdurahman Jafar (07905 891 299) |
