CST helps secure mosques ahead of Ramadan with security training programme

The first session was delivered at Hayes Muslim Centre to Mosque managers, Imams, trustees and community volunteers, last week ahead of the religious month of fasting whcih begins next week.

Shaukat Warraich, chief executive of Faith Associates said: “The Finsbury Park attack highlighted the potential vulnerability of mosques and exposed the risks for faith communities and their institutions.

“The Mosque Security training programme should help our institutions refine their approach to security.

“We brought together partners from the Metropolitan Police and the Jewish Community, the CST, to share knowledge and experience in securing religious institutions.

“Everyone’s desire to help, advise and teach was helpful, and the lessons we learnt during these collective sessions will help protect all our communities for years to come.”