Shadjareh said: "The police have so far been extremely responsible, so has the home secretary. I surprise myself saying it."
Muslim leaders held an emergency meeting in London to discuss the rise in tension. Inayat Bunglawala of the MCB said: "We want to ensure that Muslims are not cowed by the fear.
"It is ridiculous to say that Muslims should stay at home. It is important that British Muslims are seen to be part and parcel of the community going about their lives."
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