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A STRING of physical attacks on Muslim organisations and venues in East London has led to a man being charged with five counts of racially and religiously aggravated criminal damage.
The man has been named as Illia Bilyk, 21, of Field Road, Newham E7. He is due to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 17th September.
Bilyk was charged in respect of incidents in which offensive graffiti was sprayed on five buildings:
•Stratford Islamic Association, Brydges Road, E15 on 23 January 2025
•Al-Birr Mosque, Church Road, E10, on 23 January 2025
•Leyton Jamia Masjid, High Road, E10, on 23 January 2025
•Noor Ul Islam Primary School, Dawlish Road, E10 on 25 January 2025
•Islamic Shariah Council, Francis Road, E10, on 25 January 2025
Chief Superintendent Rhona Hunt, who leads policing in the area, said, “We recognise that these incidents caused significant distress within Muslim communities across east London last year and that they continue to cause concern.
“Anti-Muslim hate crime and Islamophobia have absolutely no place in London. We are committed to tackling hate crime while supporting and reassuring our communities. We would encourage anyone with concerns, or who has experienced or witnessed anti-Muslim hate crime, to contact police and report it.”
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