A member of a far-right group nailed a copy of the Koran to a proposed Muslim education centre. Graham French, 28, also sprayed EDL, which stands for English Defence League, on the former Melrose Arms in Shotton Colliery, in December. … Continue reading
A member of a far-right group nailed a copy of the Koran onto a pub which is due to be transformed into a Muslim education centre. Graham French also wrote “EDL” on the wall of former Melrose Arms in Shotton … Continue reading
A man has been charged with racially-aggravated criminal damage on a former pub earmarked to become a Muslim education centre in County Durham. Graham French, 28, from Shotton Colliery, will face the allegation before magistrates on Wednesday, January 22. Police … Continue reading
Police made one arrest this afternoon during a demonstration by the English Defence League (EDL) in Shotton Colliery, County Durham. There was also a counter protest by the Tyne and Wear Anti-Fascist Association. A spokeswoman for Durham Police said that … Continue reading
A former pit village in east Durham will be the scene of opposing demonstrations over plans for a Muslim education centre at the weekend. County Durham Unites Against Racism said it will hold a peaceful counter-demonstration in Shotton Colliery, near … Continue reading
English Defence League protestors in Shotton Colliery last month Police last night sought to reassure residents of a village where a far-right group protested against a planned Islamic education centre. Around 200 members of the English Defence League gathered in the former … Continue reading
Two men were arrested yesterday during a protest over a planned Muslim education centre in the North. Police estimate that around 200 members of the English Defence League turned out to the protest in the former pit village of Shotton Colliery, County … Continue reading
Worried Muslims are expected to flee the village they have made their home when far-right extremists stage a protest tomorrow. Members of the English Defence League (EDL) are due to hold a demonstration in Shotton Colliery tomorrow from 2pm. The march is … Continue reading
Far-right extremists will descend on Shotton Colliery next month to protest over plans to turn a former pub into a Muslim education centre. Members of the English Defence League (EDL) will hold what they say will be the “first of … Continue reading
Reports and comment from Islamophobia Watch 4-10 November 2013