Posts tagged with "attack"
Pakistani Christian says he was attacked by Muslims
October 31st, 2017 A Pakistani Christian from Derby, says he was attacked by Muslims because of his faith after they saw his car which had two poppies on it and a cross in the rear view mirror. Tajamal Amar was attacked last week which left him hospitalised. Tajamal left Pakistan for Great Britain in 2007 and he feels he is not as safe, compared to... By October 31st, 2017 0 comments
Leicester's Muslim Community Condemn Recent Terrorist Attacks
July 3rd, 2015 The Muslim community in Leicester came together today during Friday prayer to remember the victims of the recent Tunisia terrorist attack and to condemn the actions of ISIS. The head Imam at Central Mosque in Leicester, Maulana Shahid Raza condemned the recent terrorist attacks that took place in Tunisia, France and... By July 3rd, 2015 0 comments
Bishop of Lahore Speaks to Pukaar News in Wake of Church Bombings
March 17th, 2015 Bishop of Lahore, the Rt Revd Irfan Jamil condemns Sunday's terrorist attack on two churches in the cities Youhanabad neighbourhood in Pakistan. Around 100,000 Christians live in the neighbourhood of Youhanabad according to officials. Up to 4,000 people took to the streets following the attack, many armed... By March 17th, 2015 0 comments
Young Survivor of Pakistan School Massacre Treated in Birmingham
February 28th, 2015 The father of a boy who survived a Taliban attack on a Pakistani army school by pretending to be dead, speaks to Pukaar News about his son's ordeal. The Nawaz family are struggling to deal with the loss of one of their sons in the terrorist attack. 13 year old Haris Nawaz was shot through the head and Ahmad Nawaz, the... By February 28th, 2015 0 comments
Leicester Remembers Victims of French Terrorist Attack
January 12th, 2015 Around 150 People gathered in the centre of Leicester yesterday to remember the victims of the French terrorist attacks last week. The event was organised by French Student Silvio Verrier and the Leicester Secular Society. President of the Leicester Secular Society, Gush Bhumbra said, "Its... By January 12th, 2015 0 comments
Midlands Remember Victims Killed in Pakistan School Attack
December 19th, 2014 People from across the Midlands have been remembering those killed in the Pakistan school attack. 141 people, mainly children lost their lives in the attack which took place on Tuesday at an army run school in Peshawar, a city in the north of Pakistan. Vigils have been taking place across the... By December 19th, 2014 0 comments
Antoin Akpom Remembered One Year On
September 13th, 2014 A service was held yesterday to mark the one year anniversary since sports coach Antoin Akpom was murdered. The 20-year-old was stabbed in Kent Street in September last year during a confrontation. A teenager is serving a life sentence for his murder. A plaque was also unveiled and balloons released at the... By September 13th, 2014 0 comments
Sikh Lobby in Parliament For Golden Temple attack
January 22nd, 2014 Today Sikh representatives from around the country, including thirty people from the Leicestershire Sikh Alliance and the Sikh community of Leicester, will lobby in the Houses of Parliament for a full inquiry into the extent of British involvement in the 1984 Golden Temple attack. One million people signed a UN petition last year calling... By January 22nd, 2014 0 comments
Vigil Held in Leicester Over Pakistan Church Blast
September 28th, 2013 Communities gathered at Church of the Resurrection in Leicester to remember the victims of the Pakistan Church Bomb Blast which happened last week in Peshawar. The vigil took place on Friday with members of different faiths showing solidarity with those affected by the tragic event in Pakistan.... By September 28th, 2013 0 comments
Police Arrest a Fifth Person Following Leicester Assault
July 11th, 2013 A fifth person has been arrested after an assault on Evington Road in Leicester which took place yesterday evening at around 7pm. The victim thought to be 18 years-old, is in a stable condition at Leicester Royal Infirmary. Officers arrested four teenagers, aged 18 and 19, shortly after the assault, followed by... By July 11th, 2013 0 comments
Plans Revealed for New Richard III Visitor Centre
June 13th, 2013 Leicester City Mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby has today revealed plans for the new Richard III Visitor Centre in the heart of Leicester's old town. The chosen site for the centre is the former Leicester Grammer School building at St Martin's Place, the building will be transformed in to the new exhibition, entitled... By June 13th, 2013 0 comments
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