Hate crime investigation launched by police after man throws sausage at Finsbury Park Mosque

Hunt over hate crime after man throws sausage at Mosque. Credit: Met Police

Detectives have launched a hate crime investigation after a man threw a sausage at Finsbury Park Mosque.

Police in Islington want to identify a man they wish to speak over the religiously aggravated hate crime.

The offence happened at about 2am May 26, at the mosque on St Thomas's Road, Finsbury Park.

A bag of meat was thrown over the surrounding fence towards the mosque.

Police released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to.

Anyone with information about the incident or who can identify the man is asked to contact Islington Community Safety Unit on 020 7421 0281 or alternatively call 101.

Contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you do not want to give your name. Please quote reference number 2712630/16.