Met Police Foils Mosque Plot Amid Rising Hate | London News

Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley visited a south London mosque after a 14-year-old was charged with plotting terror attacks targeting two local mosques — a plot foiled just days before it was set to happen. The teen, who denies all charges, also faces racially aggravated property damage accusations. Rowley reassured the community that the Met has disrupted multiple similar plots, but warned of a surge in anti-Muslim hate crimes — up 31.4% citywide and 119% in Sutton — fueled by online extremism and hostile rhetoric. Mosque leaders say worshippers, especially the elderly and vulnerable, are now fearful, with reports of harassment and intimidation. Despite the rise in hate, police have seen a 76.8% increase in successful hate crime outcomes. Patrols are ramping up around religious sites as authorities vow to protect communities amid escalating threats. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42a3ddcbb3a9cba2