Investigations ongoing into Islamophobic letters sent to Wakefield Council

16 October 2021

Investigations ongoing into Islamophobic letters sent to Wakefield Council

Members of Wakefield’s Labour group received racist and Islamophobic letters, and the police are investigating the source.

The letters branded Islam as “very dangerous” and warned councillors that “We cannot allow Muslims to take over,” as quoted by the BBC.

The sender remains anonymous, but they did sign off their notes with “a Conservative colleague”.

Group members are shocked to receive such letters, and anyone with information is urged to contact West Yorkshire Police.

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