Eggs pelted at worshippers in ‘Islamophobic' attack

Five people were hit with eggs outside the Ilford Islamic Centre in Albert Road, Ilford, around 23:00 BST on Tuesday. MP for Ilford South Sam Tarry tweeted he was "shocked and saddened" by the "Islamophobic attack". Worshippers were pelted with eggs outside an east London mosque in a "truly appalling" attack, police said. The attack comes as worshippers mark Ramadan. Police are investigating the incident.