Well Done To Muslim Who Confronted BNP

A British Muslim businessman who confronted British National Party members when they put a leaflet through his door has said he feels "vindicated" after being found not guilty of threatening the men.

Mohammed Latif, 38, was accused of swearing at Duncan Warner, 44, and Gerard Williams, 54, and calling them "Nazis" before trying to snatch their leaflets. The two men had been distributing BNP leaflets in Stockport when they were approached by Mr Latif who decided to speak out against the distribution of racist literature to his home.

The court chose to believe Mr Latif that he was handing the leaflets back as he did not want his wife or two young sons to see them.

Speaking after the case, Mr Latif urged people to stand up for what they believe in.

He said: "I feel vindicated. I was an innocent man who was dragged through the courts, causing a lot of distress to my family and friends. I do not want other people to go through what I have been through but everyone should try to find a voice to defend their beliefs. It is so important."

MPACUK Comment:

We congratulate Mr Latif on speaking up for his rights. Clearly he is a Muslim who believes as a community and as individuals we must stand against the BNP whose agenda is to fuel a wave of Islamophobia in the UK.

We would like to see more Muslim community leaders and mosques taking a stance against the BNP by engaging in political and civic participation in British society. The  "burying your head in the sand" attitude of many Muslims is of no benefit to our community in these troubled times.