9th August 2011

Riots and public disorder in London boroughs

The Federation of Redbridge Muslim Organisations (FORMO) expresses its deepest concern

and condemnation of the violence, destruction of properties, looting and disgraceful attacks

on businesses in London boroughs and now being extended to other major UK cities.

The recent escalating skirmishes and lootings in Redbridge are particularly disturbing in light

of the tolerance, trust and mutual respect that have been built with the authorities in recent

years.

FORMO calls upon its members and the local community to remain calm, united and

vigilant, and further requests community leaders to support the emergency services in their

admirable efforts to maintain law and order in very challenging circumstances. We also

request our communities and young people to provide whatever help they can in clearing

and cleaning up.

FORMO urges parents to be extra vigilant over their children with safety being paramount.

Wider questions will be raised about what exactly has triggered off such violence; the call

now is to urge all communities to stand together in solidarity to address the immediate

concerns.

FORMO further urges anyone with information to contact the police anonymously through

Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Notes:

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FORMO is an affiliate member based body representing 15 mosques, Islamic centres and community

organisations across Redbridge working together for the common good for all communities.

Contact: c/o Ilford Islamic Centre, 52-59 Albert Road, Ilford, IG1 1HW

Email: formo.redbridge@gmail.com

Tel: 07809 759 604

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