Attacks on British mosques intensify in wave of 'sustained harassment'
Attacks on British mosques are becoming more severe, while reports of lower-level types of intimidation of Muslims has decreased, a report has found. There were 78 attacks and incidents against mosques in the UK and Channel Islands from the year ending in July 2026, amounting to an incident every five days, according to the campaign group British Muslim Trust. The research found a reduction in…
British mosques are facing an increasing wave of attacks and harassment, according to a report by the British Muslim Trust (BMT). From the year ending in July 2026, there were 78 attacks and incidents against mosques in the UK and Channel Islands, averaging one incident every five days. While the number of lower-level threats, such as drawing crosses, flags, and hateful slogans on mosque walls, has decreased, more severe incidents, including arson, weapon use, threats to kill, and violence, have risen.
These severe attacks include foiled mass casualty plots. Sustained harassment and online campaigns were also cited as serious threats. Almost one-fifth of the premises experienced multiple attacks in the same year. The BMT's chief executive, Akeela Ahmed, emphasized the need for increased security for mosques, stating that they are vulnerable simply because they are mosques.
The Home Office has allocated £40 million to protect mosques and Muslim community organizations in the UK. However, some mosques have faced delays in receiving this funding. The report also included a controversial incident involving the former buildings of the East London Central Synagogue, which the BMT claimed was caused by an online hate campaign.
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