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Sep 21, 2022, 13 tweets

THREAD: 17th September: Extremists attack a Hindu temple and desecrate Hindu flags.

#HindusUnderAttackInUK #Leicester #LeicesterViolence

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Hindus and Hindu property had been targeted and attacked by extremist Muslim youth over the past 3 weeks in Leicester. #Hindus #extremism

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A peace march was organised by Hindus to show solidarity and support for the Hindu victims. Leicester Police were informed and were present at the march. No chants were raised against Islam or Muslims during the march. #Leicester

3/13

Extremists started gathering after messages on social media were spread calling for other Muslims to descend upon #Leicester. Extremists repeatedly scream "Allah Hu Akbar".

4/13

Muslim extremists block a road and start praying on the road as a sign of territorial right.

5/13

Extremis youth from outside of Leicester started making their way to #Leicester. #Birmingham

6/13

Muslim extremists attacked an innocent #Hindu male and beat him up badly, leaving him with facial injuries. The mob also hurled abuse at the police officer attending to the victim.

7/13

A violent mob started targeting and vandalising the cars owned by Hindus identified by #Hindu symbols.

8/13

A car was stopped and attacked along with a Hindu male.

9/13

Muslim extremists gathered outside the Shivalaya temple amongst heavy police presence and desecrate Hindu flags on the temple. #HinduTemple

10/13

A Hindu flag was burned in front of the police who seemed helpless as to what was happening. #HinduTemple

11/13

We understand it was not easy for the police and lacked manpower, however, @leicspolice said "officers were dealing with public disorder in the area" - but videos clearly show they were standing in front of the temple.

12/13

The following day, Islamist Mohammed Hijab's hate speech in #Leicester incited violence against Hindus. Extremist mob cheer with screams of "Allah Hu Akbar". From #London to Leicester, Hijab openly spews hate & violence. Why is he still on our streets?

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