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UK mosques advised to run lockdown drills as fears of anti-Muslim attacks grow

Exclusive: Muslim Council of Britain national guidance also urges mosques to strengthen police ties and improve CCTVMosques are being advised to carry out lockdown drills, strengthen ties with local police and improve CCTV coverage under new national guidance published amid growing concerns about an...

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by Aamna Mohdin Community affairs correspondent
UK mosques advised to run lockdown drills as fears of anti-Muslim attacks grow

Exclusive: Muslim Council of Britain national guidance also urges mosques to strengthen police ties and improve CCTV

Mosques are being advised to carry out lockdown drills, strengthen ties with local police and improve CCTV coverage under new national guidance published amid growing concerns about anti-Muslim attacks.

The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has released new security and preparedness framework for mosques, trustees and volunteers, warning that places of worship and community centres face an increasing threat from vandalism, intimidation, threats and targeted hostility.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Aamna Mohdin Community affairs correspondent.

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