Tell Mama UK says it has recorded 4,971 incidents of anti-Muslim hate in past year, the highest total in 14 years

A record number of anti-Muslim attacks and incidents of abuse were reported in the UK since the 7 October attacks last year, a national monitoring group has said.

In exclusive figures shared with the Guardian, Tell Mama UK said it had recorded 4,971 incidents of anti-Muslim hate between 7 October 2023 and 30 September 2024, the highest total ever recorded in the past 14 years.