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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maira Butt

Morning TV presenter subjected to racism and told to ‘watch himself on the streets’

  • Good Morning Britain presenter Adil Ray has revealed he received ominous threats, including being told to watch himself on the streets, amid a rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes.
  • Ray, who is Muslim, stated that the threats and messages about remigration followed increased scrutiny of asylum seekers and migrants.
  • He highlighted that Muslim politicians have also received violent threats and that Muslims across the UK are experiencing fear, with some scared to leave their homes or attend mosques.
  • Ray noted that mosques, such as the South Essex Islamic Centre and Wirral Deen Centre, have been vandalised or attacked.
  • He expressed concern that no politician seems to be addressing the issue or reassuring the Muslim community about the ongoing hate crimes.

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