One UK mosque attacked ‘every five days’, says British Muslim Trust

More than 70 attacks have been recorded over past year, including acts of violence, property damage and vandalism

One mosque is attacked in Britain every five days, according to new data released by the government's partner for monitoring anti-Muslim hatred.

More than 70 attacks on mosques in the UK have been recorded over the past year, which include acts of intimidation, violence, property damage, harassment, anti-Muslim hate speech, online abuse and vandalism.