Anniversary of the Finsbury Park terror attack of 19 June, 2017

The attack took the life of Makram Ali, a local husband, father and grandfather.  We remember Makram Ali, as well as the many other people who were injured and traumatised by the attack. 

Today, faith and community leaders will unite for a commemoration event in Finsbury Park. This terror attack sought to divide us, but instead brought us closer together. 

We stand in solidarity to condemn this hateful act, and to reaffirm our commitment to building a community of understanding, mutual support, and love. 

We stand united in our determination to take action to end racial injustice, challenge inequality wherever we find it, and continue to stand alongside everyone in our borough, to make Islington a more equal place.

Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council 

Cllr Gary Heather, Mayor of Islington 

Cllr Roulin Khondoker, Executive Member for Equalities, Culture and Inclusion 

Jeremy Corbyn, MP for Islington North 

Emily Thornberry, MP for Islington South 

Toufik Kacimi, CEO of Muslim Welfare House 

Mohammed Kozbar, Chairman of Finsbury Park Mosque 

Rosalind Miller, Director of Islington Faiths Forum 

Colin Adams, Chair of the Challenging Inequality Coalition and Hate Crime Forum