The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Sajid Javid has become the fifth MP, and first from the Conservatives, to have received a suspicious package and a letter demanding for “Punish a Muslim” Day. Labour MPs who have been recipients of the packages are Rushanara Ali, Mohammad Yasin, Afzal Khan, and Rupa Huq.
The packages include “a sticky substance”, as well as copies of letters sent to Muslims in London, the Midlands, as well as Yorkshire in recent days demanding that 3rd April is declared as Punish a Muslim Day.
The letter, which is being investigated by counterterrorism police” promises to give “points” for carrying out attacks against Muslims, such as “nuke Mecca”, “throw acid in the face of a Muslim”, or “burn or bomb a mosque”.
The letter also states, “They have hurt you, they have made your loved ones suffer. They have caused you pain and heartache. What are you going to do about it? Are you a sheep like the vast majority of the population?”
A Metropolitan Police Spokesman said, “Police were called to reports of a suspicious package delivered to an office at the Palace of Westminster. Specialist officers attended and the package was assessed, The substance contained in it was deemed not to be hazardous. London Ambulance Service attended and two people have been taken to hospital as a precaution, The incident has been stood down.”
Prime Minister Theresa May said, “I am sure that the whole House will join me in condemning this unacceptable and abhorrent behaviour, which has no place in our society. An investigation is under way and steps are being taken to bring the perpetrators to justice.”
