Shafaqna English– Dozens of graves, including those of babies, were vandalized in an Islamophobic hate attack at a graveyard in Watford near London.
The vandalism, which affected up to 85 graves, is under investigation by Hertfordshire Police. Officers have yet to make any arrests, according to The Independent.
The damage was discovered over the weekend by a grieving family visiting the cemetery following a recent burial. The distressing scene sparked an immediate outpouring of grief and support.
Spokesperson for Wadi Funeralcare described the vandalism as “unspeakable acts of disrespect” and added: “Their pain and anguish was deeply felt by all of us. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many individuals and organizations who responded swiftly and stood in solidarity with the affected families and our wider community.”
Spokesperson said the incident had “deeply shaken” the Muslim community, but the swift response and shared outrage reinforced the “strength we have when we stand together.”
Leader of the local Brent Council, Muhammed Butt, urged members of the public to come forward with any information that could help police, and expressed his sympathy for the bereaved families.
Source: Arab News