Muslim-Owned Shops In Birmingham Were Attacked With Guns And Hammers

Police say they are currently investigating the incidents.

Eight Muslim-owned shops and businesses were attacked by men late on Saturday night and Monday, according to BBC Midlands.

Eight Muslim-owned shops and businesses were attacked by men late on Saturday night and Monday, according to BBC Midlands.

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There are no reports that anyone was injured in the attacks.

Detectives told the BBC that they believe the CCTV footage will help their investigation, but did not state whether they believed the attacks are linked.

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"People are concerned. There is a level of anxiety and fear. Some people say it's just one of those things that we have to get used to. But others say: 'Perhaps I should move to another country,' and that is quite shocking to me," Awan told Al Jazeera. "You have people wondering if they will be targeted because of their beard or their headscarf or because they have a Muslim name."


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