New Islamophobia hate crime reporting helpline

A first UK helpline for victims of Islamophobia is being set up amid concerns that incidents are not being reported or properly categorised. Last year 2,000 hate crimes were recorded against different faiths in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The new phone line will also welcome calls from non-Muslims, such as Sikhs and Hindus, who feel that they have been mistaken for Muslims and suffered verbal or physical abuse as a result.

Anyone who has been a victim of an Islamophobic incident can report it to the free helpline by calling 0800 456 1226.