POLICE REASSURE COMMUNITY AHEAD OF RAMADAN
Greater Manchester Police is working with Mosques across the county to raise awareness of crime prevention issues and ensure Ramadan is a peaceful and safe time for everyone.
During the holy month, parents are advised to keep children safe and to keep an eye on them when at the Mosque. You can do this by making sure they are accompanied to prayer or by getting them involved in one of the many activities being held throughout Ramadan.
You can find out what’s going on where you live by visiting your local Mosque, community centre or by logging on to safe4summer.com.
Motorists are advised to park their cars in well-lit areas and to remove all valuables from their vehicle. If you have a Sat Nav wipe away the sucker mark on the windscreen and take the device with you.
Chief Inspector Nadeem Mir from Greater Manchester Police’s Rochdale Division said: “We appreciate that there will be some people choosing to leave the Mosque before the end of prayer and I ask that you respect those who remain in prayer and other members of your community.
“During this holy month our officers regularly speak to a small minority of boys carrying out anti-social behaviour around the Mosques. Please remember that congregating in groups around the Mosque may disturb and upset other members of the community. Consider what your family members would think and how they would feel if they could see your behaviour.
“We will be patrolling the Mosques and their vicinity during the course of Ramadan to reassure the community and provide crime prevention advice where appropriate. It is important to remember that anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. This is an important time of the year and we will be working with the local Mosques and community to ensure it is
a harmonious time for all.
“If anyone witnesses any criminal activity or anti-social behaviour taking place I would ask them to report it to the police immediately, so we can act accordingly.”
To report a crime contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 872 5050 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
