A 16-year-old Muslim teenager who has autism, Aleem Badali, was attacked by Islamophobes on Effingham Street in Rotherham town centre.
Police were called to Effingham Street at 1.10pm following reports a 16-year-old had been injured.
According to TellMama individuals stated that racially aggravated terms were used in the assault though this has yet to be confirmed with the police.
Witnesses also mentioned that tensions were heightened since it is alleged that it took about an hour and half for an ambulance to attend the scene.
A 32-year-old man was detained by officers and taken into custody.
A police spokeswoman said the severity of the boy’s injuries was not yet known.
Witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting incident 480 of September 9.
Source: DOAMUSLIMS.ORG
I am rather angered by this… My blog which i started yesterday is related to my experiences with racism and islamaphobia but this has really broke my heart
Salaam
Really sorry hearing this sister.
Would you like to write about these experiences and let the world know what is like to be a Muslim everyday? Let me know if you want to publish on this blog (Discover The Truth).
Peace
Walaikumasalaam…
I would like to publish but on my own blog إن شاء الله i just need your support in sharing my blog etc etc