11/10/2025
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Community Update – Chester Street Mosque Incident
Many members of our community have expressed concern following an incident that occurred yesterday evening at Chester Street Mosque during madresa pick-up time.
In brief according to witnesses, police officers exited a riot van and entered the mosque car park, where they forcibly removed and handcuffed a sister who was simply there to collect her children. After a few minutes, officers reportedly apologised and released her without further action.
This incident has now been formally reported, and we are seeking clarity on why such force was used against a parent in a peaceful setting. Whilst logging the complaint I was informed that recent events in Manchester may have heightened police alertness,
The police had neither reasonable grounds nor any visible suspicion to justify such an approach.there appears to have been no justification for the manner in which this sister was treated.
A formal complaint has been logged and i will continue to follow up to ensure transparency and accountability.
We kindly ask the community to avoid speculation
Regards
Cllr Terri Mahmood